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CWA 619M

1973 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

65,792 mi
Last recorded65,792 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb GT32,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWA 619M
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,792 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 65,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,548 miles

Corrosion in general.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 64,548 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Corrosion in general.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,132 miles

General corrosion.

N/S/R slight brake bind.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 64,132 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

General corrosion.

N/S/R slight brake bind.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2012 63,080 miles

Corrosion to under side of vehicle at the rear

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 May 2012 65,080 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to under side at the rear

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,526 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in column U/J.

Fail 27 May 2011 62,526 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in column U/J.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,732 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 51,530 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 51,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,112 miles

N/S/R slight brake bind.

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil cooler leak.

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 61,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

N/S/R and O/S/F brake bind.

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil cooler leak.

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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CWA 619M is a 1973 MG Mgb GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CWA 619M, 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 CWA 619M registered?

CWA 619M is a 1973 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 3 September 1973.

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