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UJW 994L

1993 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,755 mi
Last recorded15,755 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 MG Mgb9,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJW 994L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 15,755 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 13,426 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 11,867 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 10,266 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 4,298 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 3,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 590 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,196 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,156 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 95,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 95,064 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 94,472 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,472 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 94,383 miles

Both front tyres perishing ADVISE REPLACE.

Front brake discs have surface corrosion.

Rear of offside sill corroded.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 94,383 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres perishing ADVISE REPLACE.

Front brake discs have surface corrosion.

Rear of offside sill corroded.

Pass 20 May 2008 94,379 miles

All tyres perishing.

Fail 19 May 2008 34,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All tyres perishing.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 94,088 miles

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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UJW 994L is a 1993 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 9,736 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 UJW 994L, 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 33 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UJW 994L?

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What year was UJW 994L registered?

UJW 994L is a 1993 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 February 1993.

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The MOT history for UJW 994L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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