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UER 741S

1990 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,557 mi
Last recorded74,557 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 MG Mgb22,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUER 741S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,557 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 74,555 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,536 miles

front lower trunion bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,483 miles

Nearside front lower trunnion bushes deteriorated

Offside front top trunnion bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2014 74,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front trunions slight play

Pass 20 May 2014 74,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front trunions slight play

Pass 21 May 2013 74,420 miles

Front lower trunions slight plaay

Pass 22 May 2012 74,385 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 74,344 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 4,211 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 74,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 74,060 miles

nearside front tyre wall cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2009 74,060 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wall cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2008 74,031 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s sill getting rusty

o/s sill has cover

Fail 24 Apr 2008 74,031 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s sill getting rusty

o/s sill has cover

Pass 19 Apr 2007 73,863 miles

advisory issued with vt30

Fail 18 Apr 2007 73,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 73,195 miles

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

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

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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UER 741S is a 1990 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 22,322 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 UER 741S, 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 36 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UER 741S registered?

UER 741S is a 1990 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 April 1990.

Is UER 741S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UER 741S shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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