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LWL 758W

1981 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,276 mi
Last recorded76,276 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWL 758W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,276 miles

both sill starting to corrode

off side front floor corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,276 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sill starting to corrode

off side front floor corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,135 miles

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

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

o/s/f floor corroded and inner wheel arch cover

Fail 18 Jul 2016 75,134 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s/f floor corroded and inner wheel arch cover

oil leak o/s of steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,905 miles

off side front chassic corroded

off side front inner arch cover corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 73,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

off side front chassic corroded

off side front inner arch cover corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 73,392 miles

engine tick over poor

main beam tel tale not working

o/s/f floor corroded

slight oil leak from steering rack

slight play in front suspention

Fail 3 May 2013 73,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine tick over poor

main beam tel tale not working

o/s/f floor corroded

slight oil leak from steering rack

slight play in front suspention

Pass 17 May 2011 71,082 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2010 70,059 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 70,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LWL 758W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LWL 758W, 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 LWL 758W registered?

LWL 758W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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