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ESR 148V

1979 MG Mgbgt

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,350 mi
Last recorded74,350 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 MG Mgbgt74,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESR 148V
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,350 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 74,349 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,619 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 72,618 miles

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.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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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.

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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.

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