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PYB 268L

1973 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,505 mi
Last recorded25,505 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYB 268L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 25,505 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 25,379 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 25,273 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 25,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 25,231 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 25,116 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2018 24,942 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2018 24,942 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 24,719 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight play in o/s/f kingpin

Pass 12 May 2016 24,605 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 24,396 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 24,168 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 24,168 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 24,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,600 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak front dif seal.

Wear in front Prop UJ.

Fail 14 May 2011 23,599 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak front dif seal.

Wear in front Prop UJ.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,166 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 23,165 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2009 22,848 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,536 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 May 2007 22,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 22,036 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 22,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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PYB 268L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PYB 268L, 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 PYB 268L registered?

PYB 268L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is PYB 268L safe to buy?

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