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VEV 728S

1977 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,408 mi
Last recorded61,408 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb54,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEV 728S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 61,408 miles

Emissions not tested Poor idle and unable to conduct stable rev (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake servo mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering column mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill area excessively corroded but not considered to be within 30cm of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Next to leaf spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill area excessively corroded but not considered to be within 30cm of prescribed area

Wheel bearing has slight play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 58,864 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2017 58,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 57,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2016 57,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel hose leaking by fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 57,620 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 May 2015 57,620 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2014 52,679 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 48,827 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 48,817 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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VEV 728S is a 1977 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VEV 728S, 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 VEV 728S registered?

VEV 728S is a 1977 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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The MOT history for VEV 728S shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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