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DEH 365T

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,096 mi
Last recorded87,096 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEH 365T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 87,096 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 87,096 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 86,848 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 86,844 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 86,584 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 86,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,342 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,006 miles

oil leak

slight play in osf suspension

Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,929 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 85,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,698 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,424 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 85,193 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Nov 2008 84,954 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 84,763 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 84,542 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 84,542 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

o/s/r outer sill rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2005 84,208 miles

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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DEH 365T is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DEH 365T, 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 DEH 365T?

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What year was DEH 365T registered?

DEH 365T is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is DEH 365T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEH 365T shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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