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GHR 448D

1966 MG B Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,553 mi
Last recorded9,553 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1966 MG B Roadster9,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHR 448D
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 9,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Oil leak Axle oil seal ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Axle rubber retaining strap deteriorated

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 10 May 2018 9,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Oil leak Axle oil seal ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Axle rubber retaining strap deteriorated

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,553 miles

Front Prop shaft bolts loose

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Axle has slight oil leak

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 9,553 miles

Front Prop shaft bolts loose

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Axle has slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 9,386 miles

Front prop shaft bolts not tight

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear slight oil seepage from axle down back of brake drum back plates

parking brake limits only just met suggesting brakes need adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Apr 2016 9,386 miles

Front prop shaft bolts not tight

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear slight oil seepage from axle down back of brake drum back plates

parking brake limits only just met suggesting brakes need adjustment or repair

Pass 1 May 2015 9,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 May 2015 9,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 8,826 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight oil seepage from rear axle ends

Pass 25 Feb 2014 8,826 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight oil seepage from rear axle ends

Pass 22 Mar 2013 8,293 miles

Small amount of oil leaking from rear axle seals down back of brake drums.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 8,279 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Small amount of oil leaking from rear axle seals down back of brake drums.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 7,523 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 6,862 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 6,269 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,269 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 5,705 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 4,430 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 4,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 3,247 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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GHR 448D is a 1966 MG B Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1966 MG B Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 9,470 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 B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GHR 448D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 60 years old, this MG B Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GHR 448D registered?

GHR 448D is a 1966 MG B Roadster, first registered on 19 June 1966.

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