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POB 590M

1973 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,329 mi
Last recorded50,329 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOB 590M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,329 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,881 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,446 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 47,514 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,457 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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POB 590M is a 1973 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 POB 590M, 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 POB 590M registered?

POB 590M is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 October 1973.

Is POB 590M safe to buy?

The MOT history for POB 590M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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