MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,511 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front disc backing plater coroded
o/s front bump stop missing
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front disc backing plater coroded
o/s front bump stop missing
How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?
Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OCM 38S is a 1978 MG Mgb Roadster in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 42,495 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OCM 38S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was OCM 38S registered?
OCM 38S is a 1978 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 30 March 1978.
Is OCM 38S safe to buy?
The MOT history for OCM 38S shows 10 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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