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NAY 978P

1976 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,412 mi
Last recorded66,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAY 978P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 66,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Re under sealed and various welded repairs

Fail 19 May 2021 66,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Re under sealed and various welded repairs

Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,309 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 66,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,247 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,163 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,117 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,953 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 65,811 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 65,811 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,570 miles

Rusty area on O/S front chassis leg.

Pass 2 Jul 2011 65,530 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,455 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 65,455 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

main brake pipe rusty

o/s front chassie leg rusty shailing

outriggers rusty shailing

play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2008 65,198 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 65,032 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 64,958 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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NAY 978P is a 1976 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NAY 978P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NAY 978P registered?

NAY 978P is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 23 April 1976.

Is NAY 978P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAY 978P shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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