MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front tyres outer sidewall small cracks
Both rear tyres outer sidewall small cracks
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside rear brake back plate damp of oil
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front tyres outer sidewall small cracks
Both rear tyres outer sidewall small cracks
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside rear brake back plate damp of oil
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside rear wheel back plate damp of oil
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
both front tyres starting to crack on outer sidewall
engine damp with oil
nearside front tyre cracking on outter sidewall
nearside rear tyre cracking on outter sidewall
offside front tyre cracking on outter sidewall
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine damp with oil
nearside front tyre cracking on outter sidewall
nearside rear tyre cracking on outter sidewall
offside front tyre cracking on outter sidewall
Oil leak
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Breather pipe onto carb split.
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Acceptable exhaust gas leak from site of old repair.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Free play at steering wheel within limit
Operation of indicator switch when operating left turn could be improved.
Rear service brake balance on limits of acceptance.
Acceptable exhaust gas leak from site of old repair.
Free play at steering wheel within limit
Operation of indicator switch when operating left turn could be improved.
Rear service brake balance on limits of acceptance.
slight imbalance on rear brakes and inspection is advised.
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WRU 268S is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 WRU 268S, 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 WRU 268S registered?
WRU 268S is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 22 May 1978.
Is WRU 268S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WRU 268S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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