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ORL 525R

1977 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,757 mi
Last recorded97,757 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2005
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORL 525R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2005 97,757 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 97,757 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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ORL 525R is a 1977 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 54,393 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 ORL 525R, 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 49 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ORL 525R?

You can check the full history of ORL 525R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ORL 525R registered?

ORL 525R is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 21 February 1977.

Is ORL 525R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORL 525R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ORL 525R have outstanding finance?

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