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HOJ 15L

1973 MG Mgb Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,152 mi
Last recorded84,152 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb Roadster52,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOJ 15L
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 84,152 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,826 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,807 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 83,797 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,748 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,647 miles

n/s rear axle strap perished

Fail 22 Mar 2016 83,632 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear axle strap perished

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,348 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,270 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 83,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 83,270 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear axle check strap in poor condition (fraying)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,135 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 81,378 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 80,112 miles

surface corrosion to o/s/r lower outer sill

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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HOJ 15L is a 1973 MG Mgb Roadster in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HOJ 15L, 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 HOJ 15L registered?

HOJ 15L is a 1973 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 11 April 1973.

Is HOJ 15L safe to buy?

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