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PUR 450M

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,461 mi
Last recorded67,461 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUR 450M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 67,461 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 67,336 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 67,199 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,024 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,946 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,145 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,395 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 63,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,758 miles

ALL suspension bushes deteriorated.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Slight bind.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 62,730 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

ALL suspension bushes deteriorated.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Both front and rear tyres perished.

Nearside Front Slight bind.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,682 miles

front and rear tyres are cracked and perished

front brake discs are in poor condition

n/s and the o/s rear axle straps are in very poor condition

n/s front brake is slightly binding

slight play in the n/s and the o/s front king pins

Fail 8 Apr 2015 62,682 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front and rear tyres are cracked and perished

front brake discs are in poor condition

n/s and the o/s rear axle straps are in very poor condition

n/s front brake is slightly binding

slight play in the n/s and the o/s front king pins

water leak from the top and bottom hose

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,550 miles

n/s and the o/s rear suspension check straps are cracked and perished

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

unable to check the n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s and the o/s rear suspension check straps are cracked and perished

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

unable to check the n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,004 miles

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

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

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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PUR 450M is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PUR 450M, 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 PUR 450M registered?

PUR 450M is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 August 1973.

Is PUR 450M safe to buy?

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