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TRX 203D

1997 MG B

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

16,773 mi
Last recorded16,773 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 MG B32,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 203D
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 16,773 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 16,750 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaks

Pass 9 Aug 2022 16,712 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 16,511 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 16,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 15,255 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 14,698 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailbox deteriorated (7.1.2)

front suspension close to bumpstops

Fail 24 May 2017 14,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailbox deteriorated (7.1.2)

front suspension close to bumpstops

Pass 25 May 2016 13,849 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailbox deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 13,849 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tailbox deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 12,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front suspension close to bumpstop

rear axle oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 12,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front suspension close to bumpstop

rear axle oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 10,597 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front suspension close to bumpstop

signs of exhaust knocking on front crossmember

Fail 19 May 2014 10,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front suspension close to bumpstop

signs of exhaust knocking on front crossmember

Pass 20 Mar 2013 8,090 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 7,811 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 7,341 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Slight play at steering wheel

Fail 29 Sep 2011 7,210 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2010 6,263 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 6,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play started in n/s/f track rod arm

spare wheel flat

Pass 21 Oct 2008 3,895 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 3,824 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 3,747 miles

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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TRX 203D is a 1997 MG B in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TRX 203D, 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 TRX 203D registered?

TRX 203D is a 1997 MG B, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is TRX 203D safe to buy?

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