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NHR 898G

1968 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

4,775 mi
Last recorded4,775 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1968 MG Mgb GT68,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHR 898G
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1968
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 4,775 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 2,738 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 1,483 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 1,104 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 15 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 95,766 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 92,325 miles

slight play in both front kingpins

Fail 9 Feb 2010 92,325 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,068 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 90,068 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 88,598 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 88,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 87,695 miles

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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NHR 898G is a 1968 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1968 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 68,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHR 898G, 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 58 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NHR 898G registered?

NHR 898G is a 1968 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 10 December 1968.

Is NHR 898G safe to buy?

The MOT history for NHR 898G shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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