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FWL 524S

1977 MG Mgb GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,523 mi
Last recorded44,523 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb GT44,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWL 524S
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,523 miles

has slight play on steering column

n/s rear axle strap split

Fail 19 Sep 2008 44,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

n/s rear axle strap split

has slight play on steering column

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,488 miles

indicators slightly fast

slight play in steering column & in rack & uj

slight play in trunnions &king pins

Fail 30 Aug 2007 44,471 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,450 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 44,445 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 44,425 miles

slight movement in king pins also in o/s rear hub †also in steering rack outer joints signes of car has been standing for a long time

Fail 15 Aug 2005 44,425 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

slight play in o/s king pin also in steering rack mechanism &ino/s rear hub

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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FWL 524S is a 1977 MG Mgb GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 44,445 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWL 524S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 49 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWL 524S?

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What year was FWL 524S registered?

FWL 524S is a 1977 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 16 November 1977.

Is FWL 524S safe to buy?

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