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LFK 303V

1980 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

29,480 mi
Last recorded29,480 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFK 303V
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 29,480 miles

Heavily Undersealed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Passenger Door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 29,468 miles

Heavily Undersealed

Fail 7 Nov 2019 29,468 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 2 Corrosion Holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 53% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavily Undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2018 29,463 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under-body of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2017 29,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush bush split (2.5.A.3a)

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

front reg plate cracked

under body corrosion and heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Nov 2017 29,309 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush bush split (2.5.A.3a)

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

front reg plate cracked

under body corrosion and heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,303 miles

the underbody is heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Nov 2016 29,303 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake sticking (3.7.B.5b)

the underbody is heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2015 29,288 miles

Front all front suspension rubbers and bushers badley worn but have no movment

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

vehicle is heaverly undersealed

Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,275 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,231 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 29,193 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fog lamp cracked.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,798 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,309 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 28,309 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,124 miles

play noted to os of steering rak/// excessive corrosion to rear bumper support/// excessive under seal to all under side of vehicle/// slight play to ns and os lower trunions/// some travel to foolt brake

Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play notwd to o/s of steering rack

some play noted to n/s and o/s king pins some play noted to n/s seat runners

Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,973 miles

excessive unerseal to under side of vehicle †excessive corrosion noted to rear panel †play noted to steering rack and king pins †some travel noted to foot brake

Fail 22 Oct 2007 25,972 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excessive underseal to under side of vehicle †excessive corrosion to rear panel †play noted to steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,371 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 25,361 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 25,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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LFK 303V is a 1980 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1980 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 50,985 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 LFK 303V, 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 46 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LFK 303V is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 January 1980.

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