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SFC 501P

1976 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

11,901 mi
Last recorded11,901 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Mgb29,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFC 501P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 11,901 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 11,894 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2016 10,714 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 10,617 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 7,833 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 7,664 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 7,025 miles

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

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jun 2012 6,809 miles

driver seat dont move

floor rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2012 6,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 6,580 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 6,580 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 6,203 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 4,976 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 4,976 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 4,229 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 2,980 miles

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

h/brake slight travel

Pass 4 May 2006 82,539 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for SFC 501P shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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