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TOL 564S

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,422 mi
Last recorded6,422 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOL 564S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 6,422 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 6,078 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 6,078 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 5,678 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 5,587 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 5,457 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 5,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 5,029 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 5,029 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 4,710 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 4,242 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 4,022 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 4,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 3,771 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 3,406 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 3,406 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 3,278 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 3,173 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 3,083 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 3,026 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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TOL 564S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TOL 564S, 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 TOL 564S registered?

TOL 564S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 January 1978.

Is TOL 564S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOL 564S shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TOL 564S have outstanding finance?

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