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TNR 258R

1977 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,609 mi
Last recorded14,609 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNR 258R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 14,609 miles

1.slight play in o/s front wheel bearing and front kingoins 2.front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted 3.surface corrosion of all rest of all floors chassis and x members 4.vehicle very heavily patch repaired and undersealed

Fail 8 Dec 2008 14,608 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

1.slight play in o/s front wheel bearing and front kingoins 2.front brake discs corroded and slightly pitted 3.surface corrosion of all rest of all floors chassis and x members 4.vehicle very heavily patch repaired and undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2007 14,050 miles

1.front brake discs very slightly pitted 2.n/s front inner arch corroded non structual 3.vehicle very heabily patch repaired and undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,580 miles

1.vehicle heavily patch repaired †2.slight corrosion on n/s front wheel arch †3.heavy cracks in both front tyres no chords showing †4.play in o/s front lower arn bush

Pass 8 Oct 2005 13,503 miles

1. front tyres cracked and perished, on limit †2. play in steering rack †3. surface corrosion on structual components and welded repairs and vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Sep 2005 13,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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TNR 258R is a 1977 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TNR 258R, 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 TNR 258R registered?

TNR 258R is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is TNR 258R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNR 258R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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