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EHG 10S

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHG 10S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 78,558 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 78,548 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 76,754 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 74,622 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 73,332 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

fuel line fouling rear axle

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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EHG 10S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EHG 10S, 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 EHG 10S?

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What year was EHG 10S registered?

EHG 10S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is EHG 10S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHG 10S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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