MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,110 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/steering rack gater starting to crack
rear tyre worn to limit
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear tyre worn to limit
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front tyre very perrished
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
play in steering rack
How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?
Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VUV 503S is a 1978 MG Mgb Roadster in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1978 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 42,495 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VUV 503S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VUV 503S registered?
VUV 503S is a 1978 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 17 March 1978.
Is VUV 503S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VUV 503S shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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