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TRX 171D

1997 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,967 mi
Last recorded21,967 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 MG Mgb32,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 171D
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 21,967 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 21,967 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 16,363 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre around 2.5 to 3mm in places.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 13,515 miles

Rear brake pipes and rear brake hose ferrules corroded!

Fail 30 Jun 2015 13,515 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake pipes and rear brake hose ferrules corroded!

Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,895 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 12,659 miles

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

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

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

oil leak

prop shaft loose

Fail 14 Mar 2013 12,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/f steering rack end slight play

oil leak

prop shaft loose

Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,447 miles

rear tyres starting to crack!

Fail 23 Feb 2012 12,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

rear tyres starting to crack!

Pass 17 Feb 2011 11,745 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 11,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear tyres startring to crack!

Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,068 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,737 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill

Fail 4 Apr 2008 9,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 5 Apr 2007 8,953 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 7,539 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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TRX 171D is a 1997 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TRX 171D, 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 TRX 171D registered?

TRX 171D is a 1997 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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