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LCX 707W

1981 MG Mgb

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,498 mi
Last recorded71,498 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCX 707W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,498 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

check rear suspension re-bound straps, very taught

Fail 11 Apr 2019 71,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

check rear suspension re-bound straps, very taught

Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,587 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,819 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 69,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,995 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 68,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,690 miles

underneath coated in undersill

Fail 2 Apr 2015 67,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underneath coated in undersill

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,937 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 65,937 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 63,030 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 63,030 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,460 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 6 Jul 2011 60,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in rack , offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 May 2008 54,858 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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LCX 707W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 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 LCX 707W, 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 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LCX 707W registered?

LCX 707W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 March 1981.

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