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128 FLX

1978 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,124 mi
Last recorded80,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration128 FLX
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 80,124 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from rear diff

fuel running from overflow even when running

slight play in both front and o/s/r wheel bearings

Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,446 miles

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

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

coolant leak during emissions test

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear diff oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 78,067 miles

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

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

slight play in inner track arms

slight play in steering rack

underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,322 miles

hazard switch sticking

Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,202 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,842 miles

front brake hoses ( braided ) minor contact with shock absorbers on full lock

imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake on lockout

nearside seat belt requires attention , reel cover insecure

o/s/f , slight play upper & lower trunions

screen washers require adjustment

slight drag rear wheels , suspect brakes

well undersealed , brake & fuel pipes mainly coated

Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,068 miles

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

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

front brake hoses close / possible minor conact with shockabsorbers on full locks

fuel cap seal hard , recommend replace

fuel overflow pipe detached from front carb

imbalance on rear brakes

offside headlamp aim at upper limit

slight play in offside front suspension trunions

vehicle well undersealed , brake & fuel pipes mainly coated

Fail 19 Aug 2009 73,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake hoses close / possible minor conact with shockabsorbers on full locks

fuel cap seal hard , recommend replace

fuel overflow pipe detached from front carb

imbalance on rear brakes

offside headlamp aim at upper limit

slight play in offside front suspension trunions

vehicle well undersealed , brake & fuel pipes mainly coated

Pass 30 Aug 2008 71,022 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 70,465 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 69,343 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 69,343 miles

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

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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128 FLX is a 1978 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 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 128 FLX, 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 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 128 FLX registered?

128 FLX is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is 128 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 128 FLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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