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AWX 789S

1978 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,178 mi
Last recorded18,178 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWX 789S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 18,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 17,719 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 17,717 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,712 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 17,617 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,442 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 17,442 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 16,726 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2010 16,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,173 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 16,172 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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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AWX 789S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AWX 789S, 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 AWX 789S?

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What year was AWX 789S registered?

AWX 789S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 May 1978.

Is AWX 789S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWX 789S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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