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MMO2IL

1973 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,865 mi
Last recorded47,865 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMO2IL
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,865 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin and bushes

both n/s o/s top bush deteration

Fail 30 Aug 2017 47,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front brake slight holdding

Pass 19 Aug 2005 40,453 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 40,542 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

all tyres slight cracking on walls

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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MMO2IL is a 1973 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 31,159 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MMO2IL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MMO2IL registered?

MMO2IL is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is MMO2IL safe to buy?

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