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RPA 808R

1977 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,286 mi
Last recorded84,286 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPA 808R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (sill back) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Position lamps do not extinguish fully with engine running.

Slight lift in Both front King pins.

Fail 28 Sep 2022 84,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative At time of test. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working At time of test. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (sill back) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Position lamps do not extinguish fully with engine running.

Slight lift in Both front King pins.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 84,218 miles

Front lamps glow dim when ignition on

Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,209 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 84,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear reversing light don't work

Pass 25 Oct 2005 84,161 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 84,035 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

Inner Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front floor pan corroded and holed

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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RPA 808R is a 1977 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RPA 808R, 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 RPA 808R registered?

RPA 808R is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 15 February 1977.

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