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YIA 9943

1989 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,501 mi
Last recorded12,501 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIA 9943
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 12,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 12,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 12,405 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,377 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 12,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 12,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 12,163 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 12,150 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,934 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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YIA 9943 is a 1989 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YIA 9943, 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 37 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YIA 9943 registered?

YIA 9943 is a 1989 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 September 1989.

Is YIA 9943 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIA 9943 shows 9 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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