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XMP 985G

1978 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,759 mi
Last recorded43,759 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1978 MG Mgb44,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMP 985G
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 43,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 43,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,466 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,240 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,954 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,700 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,388 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2013 42,114 miles

oil leak on back of gearbox

Fail 12 Apr 2013 42,113 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

oil leak on back of gearbox

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,732 miles

nearside front king pin has free play

Fail 30 Mar 2012 41,713 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front king pin has free play

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,931 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,693 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 39,693 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 38,218 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,218 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,887 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 34,348 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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XMP 985G is a 1978 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XMP 985G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XMP 985G registered?

XMP 985G is a 1978 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is XMP 985G safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMP 985G shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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