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MKV 801P

1975 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,623 mi
Last recorded43,623 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKV 801P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,623 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill to outer sill starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 43,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill marked up with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central inner sill holed marked up with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill to outer sill starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,563 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r wheel has slight bind when hand brake is released

Parking brake (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 43,428 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 43,282 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 43,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,062 miles

Oil leak

clutch flexi pipe leaking brake fluid

Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,585 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,209 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,921 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,182 miles

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear leaf springs distorted

Fail 23 Jul 2009 41,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear leaf springs distorted

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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MKV 801P is a 1975 MG Mgb in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 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 MKV 801P, 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 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MKV 801P registered?

MKV 801P is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 December 1975.

Is MKV 801P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKV 801P shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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