MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
both rear axle check straps deterioated
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
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)
front shockers weak
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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
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)
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)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
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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.
Is VJL 370S safe to buy?
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