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RGL 302S

1977 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,799 mi
Last recorded73,799 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGL 302S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,799 miles

Nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

Slight movement in nearside steering tie rod.

Slight movement in offside steering tie rod.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 73,799 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

Slight movement in nearside steering tie rod.

Slight movement in offside steering tie rod.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 71,577 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 71,257 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r axle oil seal leaking

Fail 26 Jun 2014 71,255 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r axle oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,414 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 70,411 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,666 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f lower wing rusted and holed not in prescribed area

Fail 11 Jul 2012 69,666 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

n/s/f lower wing rusted and holed not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,656 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 68,653 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s inner wing holed and corroded

nsf lower wing hold and week

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,582 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all bottom arm bushes worn

all tyres perished on outer side walls

n/s out sill corroded and incomplete welding

n/s/f inner arch corroded

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

steering rack weaping

Fail 14 Jun 2010 67,574 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all bottom arm bushes worn

all tyres perished on outer side walls

n/s out sill corroded and incomplete welding

n/s/f inner arch corroded

o/s sill corroded

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

steering rack weaping

Pass 5 Mar 2009 65,290 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 65,024 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,552 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,832 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 63,156 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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RGL 302S is a 1977 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RGL 302S, 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.

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What year was RGL 302S registered?

RGL 302S is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is RGL 302S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGL 302S shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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