MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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