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ANV 845S

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,734 mi
Last recorded43,734 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANV 845S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,734 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 43,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,516 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 43,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 43,255 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2013 43,255 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,676 miles

slight misting from osr half shaft

Fail 7 Jun 2012 42,972 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

slight misting from osr half shaft

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,243 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 42,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2010 41,882 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 41,882 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 41,384 miles

N/S/R BUMP STOP EXCESSIVE CORROSION.

N/S/R DAMPER STARTING TO LEAK.

O/S MIDDLE JACKING POINT BREAKING AWAY.

RUSTY BRAKE PIPES.

Fail 11 Apr 2009 41,384 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BRAKE PIPES RUSTY.

EXCESSIVE CORROSION N/S FLOOR.

N/S/R BUMP STOP;EXCESSIVE CORROSION.

N/S/R SUSPENSION DAMPER STARTING TO LEAK.

O/S/JACKING TUBE BREAKING AWAY.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,999 miles

TRACK ROD ENDS WORN.N/S/R SUSPENSION DAMPER "MISTING".

Fail 24 Jan 2008 40,999 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

TRACK ROD ENDS WORN.N/S/R SUSPENSION DAMPER "MISTING".

Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,620 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 40,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/f and o/s/f floors rusty engine oil leak. filler in n/s/r sill †general rust all round

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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ANV 845S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ANV 845S, 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

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What year was ANV 845S registered?

ANV 845S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 14 June 1978.

Is ANV 845S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANV 845S shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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