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DHD 704V

1980 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

15,771 mi
Last recorded15,771 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHD 704V
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 15,771 miles

n/s/r brake fluctuating

Fail 28 Jul 2016 15,759 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 15,614 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2015 15,614 miles

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

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 15,375 miles

play in o/s/f & n/s/f king pin bushes

Fail 4 Jul 2014 15,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

play in o/s/f & n/s/f king pin bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,153 miles

play @ o/s/f king pin

Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake imbalance

Fail 28 May 2012 14,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 Jul 2011 14,783 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 14,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 14,613 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 14,446 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 14,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,223 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 14,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sound proofing loose under bonnet

slight wear o/s track rod end

alternator belt loose

Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,950 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 13,950 miles

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

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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DHD 704V is a 1980 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1980 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,985 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 DHD 704V, 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 46 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DHD 704V is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 June 1980.

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