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VLG 793R

1977 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,663 mi
Last recorded78,663 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1977 MG Mgb GT44,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLG 793R
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,663 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 78,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

rear bump stops corroded

nsf nsr osf tyres perished

Fail 1 Jul 2008

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear bump stops corroded

nsf nsr osf tyres perished

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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VLG 793R is a 1977 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLG 793R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLG 793R registered?

VLG 793R is a 1977 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 21 March 1977.

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The MOT history for VLG 793R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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