MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,376 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear springs corrored
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear springs corrored
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
advise hydrocarbons high at idle when revs brought up to 2000rpm hydrocarbons satisfactory
advise offside front bump stop missing adequate clearance at time of mot test
advise offside rear mudflap fouling tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Inner Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
advise offside front bump stop missing adequate clearance at time of mot test
advise offside rear mudflap fouling tyre
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?
Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FYB 478Y is a 1982 MG Mgb Roadster in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1982 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 73,746 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYB 478Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 44 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FYB 478Y registered?
FYB 478Y is a 1982 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 31 August 1982.
Is FYB 478Y safe to buy?
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