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ORB 940P

1975 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,318 mi
Last recorded98,318 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORB 940P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 98,318 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2014 98,274 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2013 87,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,691 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 97,691 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 97,650 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 97,603 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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ORB 940P is a 1975 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ORB 940P, 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

How do I check the history of ORB 940P?

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What year was ORB 940P registered?

ORB 940P is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 October 1975.

Is ORB 940P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORB 940P shows 7 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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