MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey
Offside Front wheel bearing noisey
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey
Offside Front wheel bearing noisey
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey
Offside Front wheel bearing noisey
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
hand brake cable resting on exhaust
n/s top number plate light not working
slight engine oil leak
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SOB 162S is a 1977 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SOB 162S, 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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How do I check the history of SOB 162S?
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What year was SOB 162S registered?
SOB 162S is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1977.
Is SOB 162S safe to buy?
The MOT history for SOB 162S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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