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SRT 323R

1977 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,524 mi
Last recorded58,524 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRT 323R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,524 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,848 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,257 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 57,257 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,771 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 56,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 56,670 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,533 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 56,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 56,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside and nearside outer floor pans corroded

Rh front wing corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2007 55,594 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Outer Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Offside front wing corroded.

nearside and offside inner sills corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2006 54,601 miles

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

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded. †

outer floor pans corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 54,601 miles

offside and nearside outer sills corroded. †

outer floor pans corroded.

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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SRT 323R is a 1977 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SRT 323R, 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 SRT 323R registered?

SRT 323R is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 19 March 1977.

Is SRT 323R safe to buy?

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