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ARX 275T

1979 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,276 mi
Last recorded14,276 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARX 275T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,276 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front floor corroded and holed

Fail 19 Mar 2007 14,247 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front floor corroded and holed

Pass 31 Jan 2006 6,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ARX 275T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ARX 275T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARX 275T registered?

ARX 275T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is ARX 275T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARX 275T 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.

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