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SPC 222F

1984 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

50,806 mi
Last recorded50,806 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1984 MG Mgb49,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPC 222F
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 50,806 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 50,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,181 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 50,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 49,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 49,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre has sopme sidewall damage

Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,731 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 44,228 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 44,133 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 44,133 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2009 43,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 42,350 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 42,350 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 May 2007 41,333 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 41,333 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 39,442 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 37,421 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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SPC 222F is a 1984 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1984 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 49,608 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 SPC 222F, 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 42 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SPC 222F registered?

SPC 222F is a 1984 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1984.

Is SPC 222F safe to buy?

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