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SHG 956X

1982 MG Mgb

Bronze Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,722 mi
Last recorded95,722 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1982 MG Mgb69,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHG 956X
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 95,722 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 3 Jun 2019 95,581 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 95,525 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 95,502 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

indicators slightly slow

Pass 29 May 2013 94,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 94,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,158 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 92,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 88,705 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,671 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 85,142 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 82,985 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 82,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 80,799 miles

vehicle appears to have coolant or water leak from the rear of engine.

Fail 2 Jun 2006 80,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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SHG 956X is a 1982 MG Mgb in Bronze with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 69,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SHG 956X, 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 44 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SHG 956X?

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What year was SHG 956X registered?

SHG 956X is a 1982 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 June 1982.

Is SHG 956X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHG 956X shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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