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SCV 803G

1996 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,641 mi
Last recorded41,641 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgb47,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 803G
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 41,641 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 38,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **2MM** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2024 38,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **2MM** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 34,381 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 34,355 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Front N/S Pads Down To Metal (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 31,315 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 31,308 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Area near to lower seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Area around spring hanger (front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 26,494 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 26,487 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 22,318 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 19,034 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 18,775 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,563 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 18,363 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 18,038 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

windscreen has damage outside swepped area

Fail 6 Aug 2013 18,020 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre deterated

windscreen has damage outside sweped area

Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,623 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,608 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,486 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 16,825 miles

off side rear tyre side wall deteriorated

windscreen has damage out side swept area

Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,576 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 16,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o ffside rear tyre side wall cracking water leak from heater tap

Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,316 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 25 Jun 2008 16,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,014 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside of windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 3 Jun 2006 15,634 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 15,534 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2005 14,278 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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SCV 803G is a 1996 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 47,040 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCV 803G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 30 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCV 803G registered?

SCV 803G is a 1996 MG Mgb, first registered on 15 February 1996.

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