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FOT 748D

1966 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,908 mi
Last recorded26,908 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1966 MG Mgb33,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOT 748D
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 26,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 25,152 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 24,517 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,788 miles

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

filler in both outer sill panels

slight play in n/s front suspension lower trunion

Fail 19 Jan 2012 23,788 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

filler in both outer sill panels

slight play in n/s front suspension lower trunion

Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,796 miles

Both front tyre outer walls perished

Both outer sills starting to corrode and will need attention soon

O/S/R brake back plate damp suggesting slight rear axle oil leak.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 21,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyre outer walls perished

Both outer sills starting to corrode and will need attention soon

O/S/R brake back plate damp suggesting slight rear axle oil leak.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 10 Sep 2009 20,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,871 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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FOT 748D is a 1966 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1966 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 33,714 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 FOT 748D, 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 60 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FOT 748D registered?

FOT 748D is a 1966 MG Mgb, first registered on 27 June 1966.

Is FOT 748D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOT 748D shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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