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BRP 254S

1999 MG Mgb GT

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,339 mi
Last recorded24,339 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRP 254S
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 24,339 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 24,085 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 23,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 23,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 22,946 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 21,730 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,035 miles

front kingpin bushes worn

Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,008 miles

Clutch slave cylinder hose in poor condition

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

Possible fuel leak in area of petrol tank seder unit

Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,971 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,884 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,881 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,603 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,411 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,144 miles

Offside rear parking brake reading becoming low.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside rear outer sills/ arches slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,926 miles

Nearside and offside rear outer sills/wheel arches starting to corrode.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,739 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,608 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 19,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in offside front inner steering rack joint? Close to the minimum standard.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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BRP 254S is a 1999 MG Mgb GT in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRP 254S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 27 years old, this MG Mgb GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BRP 254S registered?

BRP 254S is a 1999 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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The MOT history for BRP 254S shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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