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OND 588P

1976 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,605 mi
Last recorded6,605 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOND 588P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 6,605 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 6,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Underside marked in chalk (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Underside, corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Pass 19 May 2016 6,487 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,084 miles

n/s and o/s rear jaccking points corroded

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 4,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 4,576 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 4,297 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 1,345 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 1,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 99,164 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 99,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn

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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OND 588P is a 1976 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OND 588P, 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 OND 588P registered?

OND 588P is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 July 1976.

Is OND 588P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OND 588P shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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