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MGB 7Y

1982 MG Mgb

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,834 mi
Last recorded72,834 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 MG Mgb69,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGB 7Y
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,834 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 72,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

electric fan insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,605 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,420 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,946 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 71,951 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 71,661 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 71,582 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 71,538 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 71,495 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,099 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 71,090 miles

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

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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MGB 7Y is a 1982 MG Mgb in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 69,386 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 MGB 7Y, 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 44 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGB 7Y registered?

MGB 7Y is a 1982 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 August 1982.

Is MGB 7Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGB 7Y shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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