MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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body underneath has corrosion
Rear Fuel system component leaking at pump on tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
body underneath has corrosion
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)
underside of body has corrosion
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed at steering column area (1.9.2c)
Electrical wiring insecure various places in boot , under steering column also under body at rear (1.9.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at gearbox mount (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator comes on with fog light (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)
underside of body has corrosion
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
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MCS 787W is a 1981 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 MCS 787W, 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 MCS 787W registered?
MCS 787W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 March 1981.
Is MCS 787W safe to buy?
The MOT history for MCS 787W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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