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GVO 225J

1997 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

11,165 mi
Last recorded11,165 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Mgb32,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 225J
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 11,165 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Slight play in kingpin

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 11,147 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Slight play in kingpin

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 9,960 miles

Back of nearside rear drum misted but no visual leak time of test

Front brake pads starting to get low

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight oil leaks from different components underside

Pass 7 Sep 2022 9,187 miles

Nearside front vertical swivel joint has slight play

Signs of coolant leak bottom of rad

back of nearside rear brake drum misted in fluid but no visual leak time of test

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2021 8,837 miles

Signs of coolant leak bottom of rad

back of nearside rear brake drum misted in fluid but no visual leak time of test

front brake pads getting low

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2020 8,433 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low

Slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2019 8,138 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2019 8,138 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2018 7,079 miles

Slight corrosion to rear leaf springs

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 5 Sep 2018 7,079 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Slight corrosion to rear leaf springs

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 5 Sep 2017 5,842 miles

Slight corrosion to rear leaf springs

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Sep 2016 4,760 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Sep 2015 4,146 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 2,444 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,283 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,169 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 97,452 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 96,201 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 96,185 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 95,065 miles

Slight increase- reduce on rear brakes.rear brake may need a service

Slight play in nearside front King pin and bushes

Fail 19 Aug 2008 95,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Slight increase- reduce on rear brakes.rear brake may need a service

Slight play in nearside front King pin and bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2007 94,618 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both batterys insecure

front brake imbalance high

Fail 3 Aug 2007 94,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both batterys insecure

front brake imbalance high

Pass 17 Jul 2006 93,458 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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GVO 225J is a 1997 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 32,381 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 GVO 225J, 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 29 years old, this MG Mgb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVO 225J registered?

GVO 225J is a 1997 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is GVO 225J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 225J shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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