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ANC 17T

1978 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

482 mi
Last recorded482 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANC 17T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 482 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 97,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 91,336 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 87,995 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside front suspension trunion

Slight play in offside front suspension trunion

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,106 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 85,584 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 85,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded at rear

Offside front floor corroded

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded at rear

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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ANC 17T is a 1978 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ANC 17T, 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 ANC 17T?

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What year was ANC 17T registered?

ANC 17T is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 14 September 1978.

Is ANC 17T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANC 17T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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