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JHO 419S

1978 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,395 mi
Last recorded56,395 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHO 419S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,395 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 56,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,355 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,827 miles

O/S/F lower wing corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 53,526 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Offside front lower wing corroded

Oil leak

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front track rod has slight play in inner knuckle

off side track rod has slight play in inner knuckle

Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly cracked

near side upper registration plate light inoperative

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 51,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leaking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 49,517 miles

Both rack gaiters poor

Both rear tyres wearing low

Oil leaks present

Rear handbrake mount weak

Rear prop uj worn

Slight corrosion to both rear outer lower wings

Slight corrosion to offside oouter sill

Slight exhaust blow from center pipe

Slight play in offside inner steering arm ball joint

Washers poor

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,517 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 46,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 44,851 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 44,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 42,053 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 42,053 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,582 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 39,437 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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JHO 419S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHO 419S, 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

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What year was JHO 419S registered?

JHO 419S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 30 May 1978.

Is JHO 419S safe to buy?

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