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RES 401S

1977 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

81,671 mi
Last recorded81,671 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb GT44,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRES 401S
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 81,671 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 81,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis chalked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 80,749 miles

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre floor weak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 80,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre rear floor weak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,401 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 80,399 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2006 80,379 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear axle strap broken.

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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RES 401S is a 1977 MG Mgb GT in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 RES 401S, 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.

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What year was RES 401S registered?

RES 401S is a 1977 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is RES 401S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RES 401S shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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