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TCX 409P

1990 MG Mgb Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,979 mi
Last recorded78,979 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCX 409P
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

steering shaft close to chassis leg

Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,734 miles

both front king pin upper and lower bushes slight wear

gbox oil leak

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 78,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

both front king pin upper and lower bushes slight wear

gbox oil leak

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,490 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

n/s front outer sill holed but not within prescribed areas

Fail 6 Aug 2014 78,490 miles

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

n/s front outer sill holed but not within prescribed areas

Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,145 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,905 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

car heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2011 77,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

car heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2009 77,286 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 77,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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TCX 409P is a 1990 MG Mgb Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a MG Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TCX 409P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 36 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TCX 409P registered?

TCX 409P is a 1990 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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