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PBW 302L

1973 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,346 mi
Last recorded66,346 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBW 302L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,346 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 66,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,180 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,116 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2008 64,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 63,642 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 60,869 miles

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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PBW 302L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PBW 302L, 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 PBW 302L registered?

PBW 302L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is PBW 302L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBW 302L shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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