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SKN 451M

2003 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

5,995 mi
Last recorded5,995 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKN 451M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 5,995 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 5,438 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 4,459 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 3,713 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 3,674 miles

Braking system leaking on brak switch union (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trunyun bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,734 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 49,734 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,903 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 45,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2007 39,897 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 39,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 38,831 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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SKN 451M is a 2003 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SKN 451M, 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 23 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SKN 451M registered?

SKN 451M is a 2003 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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The MOT history for SKN 451M shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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