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URL 63S

1978 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

9,458 mi
Last recorded9,458 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURL 63S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 9,458 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 9,373 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 9,138 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 9,076 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 8,738 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2013 8,539 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n s front floor holed

o s f lower wing corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 8,539 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n s front floor holed

o s f lower wing corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 8,538 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/f floor holed

o/s/f lower wing corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2013 8,538 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f floor holed

o/s/f lower part of wing corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2012 8,530 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Exhaust deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F floor corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 7,976 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 7,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 7,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 5,348 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 5,341 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2006 4,726 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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URL 63S is a 1978 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 URL 63S, 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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What year was URL 63S registered?

URL 63S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 July 1978.

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