MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,901 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel hose slightly damaged
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre cracked on sidewall
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front floor corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Front tyres cracking on side walls
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fuel hoses by pump deteriorated
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play trunnion worn (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged hoses on fuel pump deteriorated (7.2.2)
both front tyres deteriorated,cracked on sidewalls
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
very slight play in front wheel bearings
driver seat dont move
floor rusty
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
driver seat dont move
floor rusty
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
h/brake slight travel
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SFC 501P is a 1976 MG Mgb in Blue 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 SFC 501P, 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 SFC 501P registered?
SFC 501P is a 1976 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 May 1976.
Is SFC 501P safe to buy?
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