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FYB 478Y

1982 MG Mgb Roadster

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,376 mi
Last recorded82,376 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1982 MG Mgb Roadster73,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYB 478Y
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,376 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 82,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,353 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 82,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,265 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 82,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,021 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 81,712 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 81,457 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 81,457 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2010 81,207 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear springs corrored

Fail 25 May 2010 81,207 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear springs corrored

Pass 28 May 2009 81,022 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 81,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 80,833 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 80,833 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 80,452 miles

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.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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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.

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The MOT history for FYB 478Y shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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