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LB57 MGB

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,403 mi
Last recorded112,403 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 MGB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 112,403 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 103,086 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,379 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,342 miles

Front Sub-frame very rusty and corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 87,340 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame very rusty and corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,567 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,890 miles

corrosion to front sub frame severe in places

hand brake cable ends & supports poor

n/s/door handle broken but still works to open door

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

o/s inner rack end slight play

o/s/r upper seatbelt panel loose

play & lift in o/s/lower ball joint

slight play & movement in o/s/top suspension mounting

wipers noisy & juddery

Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,887 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,606 miles

play in both rear shocker mountings

play in os steering assembly

slight play in both bottom balljoints

Fail 23 Jun 2015 55,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

play in both rear shocker mountings

play in os steering assembly

slight play in both bottom balljoints

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,908 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 47,212 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,153 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,179 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 34,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 26,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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LB57 MGB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB57 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB57 MGB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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