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176 DOH

1978 MG A

Red Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,943 mi
Last recorded46,943 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 MG A17,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration176 DOH
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 46,943 miles

Nearside Front King pin boot split

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front King pin boot split

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 41,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 39,586 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 38,740 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 36,962 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 35,164 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 33,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 32,302 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,991 miles

chassis heavily undersealed and repaired

slight movement in offside front swivel joint

Fail 9 Sep 2010 29,988 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

chassis heavily undersealed & repaired

slight movement in offside front suspension/ swivels

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,833 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear prop. bolts loose

underbody heavily greased

Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,653 miles

nearside & offside chassis heavily undersealed,repaired & corroded.

nearside rear chassis small hole above axle

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight movement in nearside & offside front swivels

Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,377 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,726 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the MG A?

Based on 15,457 MOT tests across 1,952 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
338
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
1,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 230
brake binding 224
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 222
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 202
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 183
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176 DOH is a 1978 MG A in Red with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1978 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 17,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG A fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 176 DOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG A typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 48 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 176 DOH?

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What year was 176 DOH registered?

176 DOH is a 1978 MG A, first registered on 13 September 1978.

Is 176 DOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 176 DOH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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