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CLE 802T

1978 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,986 mi
Last recorded74,986 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb GT68,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLE 802T
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,986 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,780 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 74,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,565 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 74,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front kingpin has wear.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front king pin has wear .

Oil leak

Seatbelt buckle cover missing.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 74,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front kingpin has wear.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front king pin has wear .

Oil leak

Seatbelt buckle cover missing.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,726 miles

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

General corrosion around vehicle.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front kingpin has slight movement.

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front kingpin has slight movement.

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2012 70,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

General corrosion around vehicle.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front kingpin has slight movement.

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front kingpin has slight movement.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,303 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,948 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,370 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 66,925 miles

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet support broken

Pass 12 Nov 2007 65,060 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 64,064 miles

all suspension & steering bushes perished

n/s/f bump stop missing

small amount of lift in n/s/f & o/s/f king pins

headlight main beam switch smokes when opperated

Fail 4 Oct 2006 64,060 miles

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

Oil leak

all suspension & steering bushes perished

n/s/f bump stop missing

small amount of lift in n/s/f & o/s/f king pins

headlight main beam switch smokes when opperated

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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CLE 802T is a 1978 MG Mgb GT in Blue with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 68,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CLE 802T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CLE 802T registered?

CLE 802T is a 1978 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 11 August 1978.

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The MOT history for CLE 802T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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