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ACH 805T

1978 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

72,101 mi
Last recorded72,101 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACH 805T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 72,101 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,099 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 72,099 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 72,098 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 72,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,096 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 72,096 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking AT FUEL SENDER HOSE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,094 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 72,094 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 72,078 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 72,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,053 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 72,053 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pump to carb (7.2.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 72,053 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine cut out & would re start (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,051 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,044 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,043 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,028 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 72,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,017 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 72,017 miles

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

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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ACH 805T is a 1978 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 ACH 805T, 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

How do I check the history of ACH 805T?

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What year was ACH 805T registered?

ACH 805T is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 15 August 1978.

Is ACH 805T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACH 805T shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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