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TGF 39L

1997 MG B

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

806 mi
Last recorded806 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGF 39L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle straps perished

rear exhaust mounts poor

Pass 2 Jun 2015 652 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle straps perrished

both rear exhaust mounts split

Fail 2 Jun 2015 641 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear axle straps perrished

both rear exhaust mounts split

Pass 25 Jun 2014 407 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

both rear axle straps perrished

Fail 25 Jun 2014 396 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

both rear axle straps perrished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 307 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 296 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,672 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 97,672 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,955 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,413 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,321 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2008 66,634 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 66,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

head lamp aim's low

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 65,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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TGF 39L is a 1997 MG B in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 32,605 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 B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGF 39L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 29 years old, this MG B is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TGF 39L registered?

TGF 39L is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is TGF 39L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGF 39L shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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