MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,491 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE* NS WASHER POOR*BASE OF REAR SEAT POORLY SECURE* OSF WING RUSTED* SLIGHT PLAY FRONT WHEELBEARINGS* REAR ANTI-ROLLBAR END BUSHES WORN* NSR ARCH RUSTED* UNDERBODY RUSTED IN VARIOUS PLACES*
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
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VWV 243S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VWV 243S, 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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How do I check the history of VWV 243S?
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What year was VWV 243S registered?
VWV 243S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 22 February 1978.
Is VWV 243S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VWV 243S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VWV 243S have outstanding finance?
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