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TSN 501M

1990 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,499 mi
Last recorded66,499 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSN 501M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,499 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion middle (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 66,499 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion middle (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2015 65,988 miles

oil leak at diff

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 27 May 2014 65,362 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 63,177 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 63,011 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 61,896 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 60,371 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 59,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 56,707 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 54,987 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 54,987 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,702 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 53,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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TSN 501M is a 1990 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TSN 501M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 36 years old, this MG B GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TSN 501M is a 1990 MG B GT, first registered on 30 April 1990.

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