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Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in pipe into rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Both rear leaf springs corroded
Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
Rear diff leaking oil
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Both rear leaf springs corroded
Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
Rear diff leaking oil
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
engine water pump bearing very noisy and movement in pully at time of test.
n/s/f shock/damper soft not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit at time of test.
o/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread left.
parking brake long travel.
rear tyres 3mm tread left.
n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit at time of test.
o/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread left at time of test.
o/s/r outer sill very corroded not to x/s at time of test.
parking brake long travel at time of test.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front tyres getting low tread 2mm left at lowest point at time of test.
o/s/r outer sill corroded not to x/s at time of test.
Nearside headlamp reflectors poor condition
Offside headlamp reflector poor condition
n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread on edges not below limits at time of test.
o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/f tyre 2mm tread left (1.6mm limit).
n/s/r tyre 4mm tread left (1.6mm limit).
o/s/f tyre 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit).
o/s/r tyre 4mm tread left (1.6mm limit).
O/S and N/S headlight beam images quite poor.
front tyres getting low tread n/s/f tyre 2mm left (1.6mm limit) 165/r14
slight play/lift in n/s/f & o/s/f ball joints not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread on inside edges not below limits at time of test.
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
n/s/f & o/s/f tyres getting low tread on inside edges not below limits at time of test.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in offside front tyre
How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?
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SKM 253W is a 2008 MG B Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SKM 253W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 18 years old, this MG B Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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SKM 253W is a 2008 MG B Roadster, first registered on 28 January 2008.
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