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GKC 808L

1973 MG Mgb Roadster

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,512 mi
Last recorded9,512 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb Roadster52,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKC 808L
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 9,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Radiator defective, bottom hose leaking

engine mounting bolt missing

front brakes binding slightly, noted when jacked up and rotated by hand

servo could work better

Pass 24 Aug 2012 9,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Servo a bit sluggish

front o/s brake slight binding, noted when jacked up and rotated by hand

Fail 14 Aug 2012 9,368 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front o/s brake slight binding, noted when jacked up and rotated by hand

Pass 4 Jun 2011 9,308 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 9,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 8,731 miles

Front brakes binding slightly , noted when jacked up

front n/s anti-roll bar link bushes slightly displaced

Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,712 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 8,707 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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GKC 808L is a 1973 MG Mgb Roadster in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKC 808L, 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.

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What year was GKC 808L registered?

GKC 808L is a 1973 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is GKC 808L safe to buy?

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