MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
rear axle straps
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
rear axle straps
front tyre cracked
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
front tyre cracked
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FWP 450S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FWP 450S, 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.
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What year was FWP 450S registered?
FWP 450S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 May 1978.
Is FWP 450S safe to buy?
The MOT history for FWP 450S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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