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TDK 503S

1996 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

11,041 mi
Last recorded11,041 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Mgb47,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDK 503S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 11,041 miles

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 21 Nov 2016 11,038 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 11,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,035 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 11,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 10,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in osr wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2013 10,944 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 10,944 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 10,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axel support straps cracked

rear fuel pipes rusty

steering rack leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 10,923 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HANDBRAKE CABLE SUPPORT BROKEN AT REAR DIFF

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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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TDK 503S is a 1996 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 47,040 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 TDK 503S, 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 30 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TDK 503S registered?

TDK 503S is a 1996 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is TDK 503S safe to buy?

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