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WEU 368T

1979 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

46,912 mi
Last recorded46,912 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEU 368T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,912 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 46,830 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,667 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 46,667 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,481 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,612 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 45,584 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 44,669 miles

corrosion present through out vehicle

hand brake requires adjusting

Fail 28 Jun 2008 44,664 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion present through out vehicle

hand brake requires adjusting

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,455 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 43,429 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear wheelarch corrosion

Fail 5 May 2007 43,378 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 41,761 miles

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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WEU 368T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 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 WEU 368T, 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 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WEU 368T registered?

WEU 368T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 April 1979.

Is WEU 368T safe to buy?

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