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PLD 905R

1976 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

8,468 mi
Last recorded8,468 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLD 905R
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2017 8,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak coming from engine ()

Oil leak coming from gearbox ()

Rear diff noise when rotated

radiator in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2016 7,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 7,723 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 7,387 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2015 7,385 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 7,072 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 6,177 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 6,177 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2011 5,299 miles

Exhaust centre rubber mounting starting to seperate.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Radiator poor condition and panel insecure.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 5,299 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust centre rubber mounting starting to seperate.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Radiator poor condition and panel insecure.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 3,576 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 3,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 2,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear brake brake lower effort to that of offside advise checked out

offside front brake slightly binding and slower effort advise looked at.

radiator in poor condition and securing bolt loose

Fail 6 Jul 2007 2,524 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 1,417 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 760 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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PLD 905R is a 1976 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PLD 905R, 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 PLD 905R registered?

PLD 905R is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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