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MDJ 757W

1980 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,790 mi
Last recorded87,790 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 MG Mgb50,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDJ 757W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,790 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 87,790 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,662 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 87,434 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,215 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre deteriating

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2011 86,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,824 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 86,488 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,400 miles

oil leaks

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 85,643 miles

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

hazard warning flashing fast

Fail 24 Feb 2009 85,643 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

air filter insecure

hazard warning flashing fast

o/s washer poor

Pass 4 Mar 2008 84,311 miles

all front & rear suspension bushes perished and have slight play

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2007 83,313 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 83,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 81,592 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 81,592 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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MDJ 757W is a 1980 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MDJ 757W, 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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What year was MDJ 757W registered?

MDJ 757W is a 1980 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 September 1980.

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