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DYB 756T

1978 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 4cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,191 mi
Last recorded45,191 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYB 756T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,191 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 45,190 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 45,184 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

floors+inner sills showing corrosion/corroded

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

altenater belt lightly loose

both front brakes have slight bind

both front tyres have uneven treadwear+are getting lower on edges

both front wheelboxes corroded

both rear wheelboxes corroded

hazard warning lights flashing slightly fast

Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,132 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to offside front and rear floor

slight play to both front trunions.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,937 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 44,937 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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DYB 756T is a 1978 MG Mgb in Orange with a 4cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DYB 756T, 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

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What year was DYB 756T registered?

DYB 756T is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is DYB 756T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYB 756T shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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