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AKC 216X

1981 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,759 mi
Last recorded78,759 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKC 216X
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 78,759 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 78,758 miles

Central Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage spot light lense (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,836 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 75,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,118 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 63,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,186 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 63,139 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,407 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 59,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,614 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 58,613 miles

Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators not flashing frequently

OSF Bump stop missing

Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,950 miles

o/s headlamp slightly dim

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in n/s/f kingpin

Pass 21 Dec 2010 57,215 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,035 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 56,592 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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AKC 216X is a 1981 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 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 AKC 216X, 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 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AKC 216X registered?

AKC 216X is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 August 1981.

Is AKC 216X safe to buy?

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