MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,350 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
CO just passing and very up and down , strongly suggest having carburetors serviced
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
engine starting to overheat and temp gauge not working
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.7% (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wing holed within 30cm of belt mount (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wing holed 30cm of belt mount (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
engine starting to overheat and temp gauge not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre cracked
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel hose leaking between carbs (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?
Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
ESR 148V is a 1979 MG Mgbgt in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1979 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 74,269 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESR 148V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgbgt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of ESR 148V?
You can check the full history of ESR 148V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was ESR 148V registered?
ESR 148V is a 1979 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 17 October 1979.
Is ESR 148V safe to buy?
The MOT history for ESR 148V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ESR 148V have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ESR 148V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.