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MTX 755P

1976 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,866 mi
Last recorded25,866 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTX 755P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 25,866 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 25,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 25,623 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust mount broken

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 25,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 25,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes slightly binding

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,875 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,471 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear wheel binding on slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,114 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,282 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 23,282 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

steering rack knocking

Fail 31 Mar 2010 22,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f brake binding

steering rack knocking

Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,808 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 21,237 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 20,230 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 20,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,799 miles

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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MTX 755P is a 1976 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 29,900 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 MTX 755P, 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 50 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MTX 755P registered?

MTX 755P is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 May 1976.

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