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LAA 819T

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,581 mi
Last recorded12,581 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAA 819T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 12,581 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 12,567 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 12,347 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 12,347 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 12,134 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 12,134 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 12,125 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 11,821 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 11,615 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 11,605 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2017 9,589 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 9,221 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 9,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 May 2015 8,811 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 8,796 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 6,947 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 6,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 4,047 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 3,206 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 1,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 451 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 442 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 98,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2006 98,806 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

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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LAA 819T is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LAA 819T, 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 LAA 819T registered?

LAA 819T is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is LAA 819T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAA 819T shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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