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OTN 764L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

6,164 mi
Last recorded6,164 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTN 764L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2013 6,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nsf tyre perished

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2012 6,163 miles

both front floor panels heavily corroded but not within 30cm of componenets

Fail 22 Aug 2012 6,160 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front floor panels heavily corroded but not within 30cm of componenets

Pass 25 May 2011 6,107 miles

both front floor panels heavily corroded but not within 30cm of any prescibed area.(recommend repairing for strength)

Fail 25 May 2011 6,106 miles

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

both front floor panels heavily corroded but not within 30cm of any prescibed area.(recommend repairing for strength)

Pass 20 May 2010 5,999 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 5,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONTAL FLOOR TO SILL PANELLING IS VERY CORRODED. UNDER PASSENGERS AND DRIVER FEET

Pass 3 Mar 2008 5,946 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front suspension stiff

Fail 3 Mar 2008 5,946 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension stiff

Pass 5 Oct 2006 5,459 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front bump stops missing

offside rear bump stop missing

slight corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 4 Oct 2006 5,451 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front bump stops missing

offside rear bumpstop missing

slight corrosion nearside rear inner wheel arch

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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OTN 764L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 OTN 764L, 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.

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What year was OTN 764L registered?

OTN 764L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 July 1973.

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