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S181 MGB

1999 Ford K

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,385 mi
Last recorded62,385 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford K61,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 MGB
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2008 62,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor pan and chassis legs heavy corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2007 57,699 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 55,900 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 55,900 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,021 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 51,021 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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S181 MGB is a 1999 Ford K in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 61,517 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 Ford K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S181 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S181 MGB registered?

S181 MGB is a 1999 Ford K, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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