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TEU 65S

1978 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,095 mi
Last recorded91,095 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEU 65S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 91,095 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill starting to corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 910,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill starting to corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,963 miles

end play in both sides of steering rack

engine and gearbox oil leaks

near side door step sill rusty at front

near side outer sill rusty and weak at front

near side sill floor junction rusty and weak

weld repairs made to vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,290 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 89,290 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,653 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 88,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 87,113 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door sill corroded front end

offside and nearside rear axle bump stops missing

slight leak on nearside rear shock/absorber

Fail 9 May 2011 87,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door sill corroded front end

offside and nearside rear axle bump stops missing

slight leak on nearside rear shock/absorber

Pass 14 May 2010 86,870 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

offside rear axle tie/bar front bush slightly worn

Fail 7 May 2010 86,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

offside rear axle tie/bar front bush slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2009 86,372 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Emissions just meeting requirements

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Surface corrosion noted throughout

Fail 7 May 2009 86,372 miles

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Surface corrosion noted throughout

Pass 6 May 2008 85,722 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 85,722 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front brakes unbalanced

o/s rear brake noisey

Pass 14 May 2007 84,872 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 84,872 miles

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

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

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

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

boot floor rusty

engine misfire on idle

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 May 2006 83,607 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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TEU 65S is a 1978 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TEU 65S, 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.

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TEU 65S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 May 1978.

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