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JRO 543K

2005 MG Mgb GT

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,813 mi
Last recorded61,813 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 543K
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 61,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn play in kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn play in kingpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 61,495 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 61,495 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 2016 61,438 miles

n/s/f seat back stuck forward

Fail 15 Jun 2016 61,437 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f seat back stuck forward

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,433 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 61,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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JRO 543K is a 2005 MG Mgb GT in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JRO 543K, 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 21 years old, this MG Mgb GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JRO 543K registered?

JRO 543K is a 2005 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is JRO 543K safe to buy?

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