MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
Front lamps glow dim when ignition on
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RPA 808R safe to buy?
The MOT history for RPA 808R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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