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MCK 303T

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,498 mi
Last recorded89,498 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCK 303T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 89,498 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,658 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 88,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 88,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,011 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,280 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,111 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 85,111 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,984 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 83,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear leaf springs have slight seperation between leafs

knocking in steering rack

nsf seat belt slightly fraying

oil filler cap loose

oil leaking from pipe in engine bay

Fail 13 Aug 2010 83,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Both rear leaf springs have slight separation between leafs

Knocking in steering rack

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front seat belt slightly fraying

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Oil leaking from pipe in engine bay

Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,150 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 79,802 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 79,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 79,771 miles

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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MCK 303T is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MCK 303T, 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.

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What year was MCK 303T registered?

MCK 303T is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is MCK 303T safe to buy?

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