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ECH 126T

1979 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,200 mi
Last recorded75,200 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECH 126T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,200 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,743 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 74,710 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,492 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

large handbrake travel

Fail 3 Jul 2018 74,435 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,820 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 73,820 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2015 73,318 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,967 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,347 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,854 miles

n/s/f king pin has slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,007 miles

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,335 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,935 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 68,931 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 68,078 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 68,078 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 67,605 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 67,550 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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