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EFW 348L

1973 MG Mgb Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,293 mi
Last recorded44,293 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb Roadster52,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFW 348L
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 44,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear leaf spring bushes worn (both)

Pass 25 May 2011 44,201 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 44,200 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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EFW 348L is a 1973 MG Mgb Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 52,398 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EFW 348L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFW 348L registered?

EFW 348L is a 1973 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 5 February 1973.

Is EFW 348L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFW 348L 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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