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AFE 57A

1983 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,694 mi
Last recorded27,694 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 MG Mgb17,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFE 57A
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 27,694 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 24,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing slight play in trunion bush (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing slight play in trunion bush (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

main beam tell tale not working, ok for pre 1986 vehicles

Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,214 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 24,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Centre Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

clutch return spring broken at pedal

o/s/r axle drop retaining drop strap top bolt slack

Fail 13 May 2014 39,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 39,678 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,902 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,332 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 3,062 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,867 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 32,763 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,763 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,591 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,224 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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AFE 57A is a 1983 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AFE 57A, 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 AFE 57A registered?

AFE 57A is a 1983 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is AFE 57A safe to buy?

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