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TKC 343T

1979 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,376 mi
Last recorded41,376 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Mgb50,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKC 343T
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,376 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 41,179 miles

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2016 41,179 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Underbody corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,054 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 410,504 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 40,994 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 40,994 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,880 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 40,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,655 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,619 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,603 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 40,590 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,427 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,297 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 40,274 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

brake fluid low

os rack end has slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2005 40,230 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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TKC 343T is a 1979 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,857 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 TKC 343T, 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 47 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TKC 343T registered?

TKC 343T is a 1979 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is TKC 343T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKC 343T shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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