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DUY 833S

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,084 mi
Last recorded96,084 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUY 833S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 96,084 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,831 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 94,795 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 94,406 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 94,315 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 94,123 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 94,123 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2011 93,560 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 93,347 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 93,170 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 92,514 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 92,514 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 91,839 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 91,839 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

oil leaks noted

Pass 19 May 2006 90,900 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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DUY 833S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DUY 833S, 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 DUY 833S?

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What year was DUY 833S registered?

DUY 833S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is DUY 833S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUY 833S shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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