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WFE 21R

1998 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,680 mi
Last recorded42,680 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgb33,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFE 21R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 42,680 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 42,680 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak on vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol leak carburetor (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 42,595 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 42,254 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 41,890 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,807 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 41,805 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 41,642 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 41,632 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 41,632 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,283 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,906 miles

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

king pins slight wear

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,261 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 40,261 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 39,319 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,709 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 37,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 35,795 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 35,795 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Prop shaft flange insecure

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

oil leak

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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WFE 21R is a 1998 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 33,350 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 WFE 21R, 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 28 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WFE 21R registered?

WFE 21R is a 1998 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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