MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,512 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Front brakes binding slightly , noted when jacked up
front n/s anti-roll bar link bushes slightly displaced
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for GKC 808L shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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