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A481 KVH

1983 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,722 mi
Last recorded17,722 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 MG Mgb17,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA481 KVH
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2024 17,722 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 17,630 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 17,325 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 17,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 17,165 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 17,098 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 17,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

tyre size 165/14 firestone

Fail 9 Jul 2015 16,871 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

tyre size 165/14 firestone

Pass 9 Jul 2014 16,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 16,514 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 15,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy use of underseal made examination of corrosion and pipes difficult

Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,347 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 15,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 14,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 12,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,979 miles

indicator switch frail

Pass 19 Apr 2008 10,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 10,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,960 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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A481 KVH is a 1983 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 17,630 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 A481 KVH, 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 43 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A481 KVH registered?

A481 KVH is a 1983 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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