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T869 MGB

1999 Metrocab Manual

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

425,418 mi
Last recorded425,418 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Metrocab Manual276,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT869 MGB
MakeMetrocab
ModelManual
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 425,418 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 425,359 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 406,760 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 397,754 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 397,740 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 390,239 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 390,227 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 379,735 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 366,339 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 358,431 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 299,069 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 291,485 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 283,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 263,095 miles

How Reliable is the Metrocab Manual?

Based on 6,749 MOT tests across 990 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
16,090
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
parking brake recording little or no effort 384
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 330
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 279
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 245
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T869 MGB is a 1999 Metrocab Manual in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Metrocab Manual models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 276,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Manual fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T869 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Manual typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Metrocab Manual is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T869 MGB registered?

T869 MGB is a 1999 Metrocab Manual, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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