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AAK 181L

1973 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

3,528 mi
Last recorded3,528 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb GT32,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAK 181L
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 3,528 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 3,506 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 3,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 3,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 3,500 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 3,492 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 3,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 3,486 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 3,486 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 3,475 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 3,475 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 3,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 3,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 3,448 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 3,448 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 3,436 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 3,427 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 3,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 3,418 miles

underside of car body starting to rust

Fail 25 Aug 2011 3,412 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 3,412 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 3,401 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 3,400 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 3,390 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 3,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 3,359 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no rear fog light fitted at time of test no hazzard warning lights fitted at time of test

outer lower sills and inner sills starting to corrode parts of floor pan also starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2007 3,347 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 3,339 miles

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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AAK 181L is a 1973 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 32,713 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 AAK 181L, 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 53 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 AAK 181L registered?

AAK 181L is a 1973 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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