MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,334 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak from engine.
Horn not working properly intermittently (7.7 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/overdrive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Rear Road wheel fixing loose wheels have free play on splines [wire wheels] (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure free play between wheel and hub (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
has vertical movement in upper trunnion joint
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
has vertical movement in upper trunnion joint
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
slight free play at o/s/r wheel
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
travel on hand brake lever on limit
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
oil leak
How Reliable is the MG B?
Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MGZ 966 is a 1981 MG B in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1981 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 52,343 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGZ 966, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG B is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of MGZ 966?
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What year was MGZ 966 registered?
MGZ 966 is a 1981 MG B, first registered on 6 February 1981.
Is MGZ 966 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MGZ 966 shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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