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VJL 370S

1978 MG Mgb

Maroon Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,100 mi
Last recorded88,100 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJL 370S
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,100 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 87,714 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 87,708 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at pipe joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

play in offside king pin

Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,458 miles

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

both rear axle check straps deterioated

Fail 29 Jun 2017 69,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear axle check straps deterioated

Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,313 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 69,313 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,279 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,219 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,182 miles

front shockers weak

Pass 31 May 2012 69,138 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 31 May 2012 69,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 69,062 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 6 May 2011 69,062 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 68,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high handbrake travel

suspension trunions very dry

Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 68,206 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 67,592 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 67,592 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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VJL 370S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Maroon with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VJL 370S, 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 VJL 370S registered?

VJL 370S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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