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TET 862S

1978 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

22,574 mi
Last recorded22,574 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTET 862S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 22,574 miles

Overdrive leaking

Rear Diff leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2018 21,511 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2017 20,748 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish in tread

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 19,672 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

inner rack ends has play

Fail 22 Feb 2016 19,672 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner rack ends has play

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,594 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 17,418 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 17,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 15,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 15,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,960 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 12,380 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,380 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 11,005 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 8,070 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 8,068 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 8,068 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

front of car crash repaired

middle cross member corroded

n/s axle strap broken

n/s chassis leg corroded

n/s engine mount not bolted to body or engine

slight lift in n/s kingpin

Pass 22 Feb 2007 7,840 miles

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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TET 862S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,156 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 TET 862S, 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 48 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TET 862S registered?

TET 862S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 March 1978.

Is TET 862S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TET 862S shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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