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AVL 870S

1978 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,143 mi
Last recorded39,143 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVL 870S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 39,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 38,711 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front slight lift in trunnions

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front slight lift in trunnions

Fail 8 Jun 2017 38,312 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front slight lift in trunnions

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front slight lift in trunnions

Pass 31 May 2016 37,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper slight lift trunnion

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper slight lift in trunnion

Pass 7 May 2015 37,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 37,290 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 36,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2011 36,460 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

customer advised rear exhaust bobbins deteriated but still supporting exhaust

Fail 4 May 2011 36,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

customer advised rear exhaust bobbins deteriated but still supporting exhaust

Pass 11 Jun 2010 36,158 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,897 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 34,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,509 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)

Pass 16 May 2007 35,167 miles

Brake servo hose poor. Recommend new ASAP

Pass 31 May 2006 34,810 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 34,809 miles

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

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

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

RECOMEND REAR BRAKE SERVICE.

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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AVL 870S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AVL 870S, 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 AVL 870S registered?

AVL 870S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is AVL 870S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVL 870S shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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