MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
large handbrake travel
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
large handbrake travel
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f king pin has slight play
exhaust clamp broken
Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ECH 126T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 ECH 126T, 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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How do I check the history of ECH 126T?
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What year was ECH 126T registered?
ECH 126T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1979.
Is ECH 126T safe to buy?
The MOT history for ECH 126T shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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