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VUV 503S

1978 MG Mgb Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,110 mi
Last recorded41,110 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb Roadster42,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUV 503S
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 41,093 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,895 miles

rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 13 Mar 2008 27,895 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,284 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 17,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 11,738 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 11,727 miles

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.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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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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