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MSC 160P

1975 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,409 mi
Last recorded45,409 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSC 160P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 45,409 miles

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 8 Jun 2011 45,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear suspension check strap deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,335 miles

offside rear suspension check strap deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,183 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2010 45,183 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2009 45,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,589 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2007 44,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 44,373 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 41,506 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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MSC 160P is a 1975 MG Mgb in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 MSC 160P, 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 MSC 160P registered?

MSC 160P is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is MSC 160P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSC 160P shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MSC 160P have outstanding finance?

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