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UVP 872H

1991 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,362 mi
Last recorded45,362 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 MG Mgb10,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVP 872H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,362 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 45,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,663 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play now marginal pass (2.2.B.1f)

some wear in steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2016 43,663 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185 70 others 175 70 (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play now marginal pass (2.2.B.1f)

some wear in steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,223 miles

Nearside Front slight end float king pin

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play this is marginal pass (2.2.B.1f)

Offside end of steering rack slight play

Rear brakes should be better -slightly oval drums?

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,807 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 41,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,136 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 37,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clonk o/s end of steering rack

oil leakage gearbox

slight perishing rear tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,062 miles

knock in steering rack o/s

n/s/r brake drum oval? some variation in reading

oil on rear brake back plates

recomend overflow pipes to su's

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

some endfloat n/s king pin

wiper blades not very secure

Fail 15 Sep 2011 34,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

knock in steering rack o/s

n/s/r brake drum oval? some variation in reading

oil on rear brake back plates

recomend overflow pipes to su's

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

some endfloat n/s king pin

wiper blades not very secure

Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,465 miles

slight leak from offside rear shock absorber

Fail 7 Sep 2010 33,460 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,682 miles

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

rear brakes little uneven

Fail 11 Sep 2009 32,671 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brakes little uneven

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,846 miles

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

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

oil leakage rear hubs - slight

slight bind front brakes

smell of fuel under bonnet - no leakage apparent

Fail 19 Sep 2008 31,846 miles

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

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

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

oil leakage rear hubs - slight

slight bind front brakes

smell of fuel under bonnet - no leakage apparent

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,092 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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UVP 872H is a 1991 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 10,863 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 UVP 872H, 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 35 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 UVP 872H registered?

UVP 872H is a 1991 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is UVP 872H safe to buy?

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