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SEN 387K

1978 MG Mgb Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,736 mi
Last recorded31,736 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb Roadster42,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEN 387K
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 31,736 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 31,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Spilt pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 31,731 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 31,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,701 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 31,701 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,008 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,731 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,800 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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SEN 387K is a 1978 MG Mgb Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 42,495 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SEN 387K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SEN 387K registered?

SEN 387K is a 1978 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 24 May 1978.

Is SEN 387K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEN 387K shows 9 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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