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FFR 651S

1978 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,705 mi
Last recorded86,705 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFR 651S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,705 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,409 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 86,409 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 84,289 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 84,272 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 81,350 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 81,350 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 76,976 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 76,976 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside floor area corroded

offside rear upper no plate lamp inop

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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FFR 651S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FFR 651S, 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 FFR 651S?

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What year was FFR 651S registered?

FFR 651S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 13 January 1978.

Is FFR 651S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFR 651S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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