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PHJ 330K

1997 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,628 mi
Last recorded33,628 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Mgb32,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 330K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 33,628 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,345 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,045 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,567 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,453 miles

slight play near side king pin

Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,309 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,278 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,139 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 32,139 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

N/S/F Tyre side walss cracking

O/S/F Tyre side walls cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,067 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,279 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 31,279 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 30,759 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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PHJ 330K is a 1997 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHJ 330K, 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.

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What year was PHJ 330K registered?

PHJ 330K is a 1997 MG Mgb, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is PHJ 330K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHJ 330K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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