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SBY 3L

1973 MG Mgbgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,562 mi
Last recorded12,562 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Mgbgt36,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBY 3L
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 12,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 12,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 11,437 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 10,997 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 10,636 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 9,423 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 8,549 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 7,650 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 6,594 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 6,594 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2008 5,790 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 5,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2007 4,749 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 3,390 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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SBY 3L is a 1973 MG Mgbgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 36,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SBY 3L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SBY 3L?

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What year was SBY 3L registered?

SBY 3L is a 1973 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 13 February 1973.

Is SBY 3L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBY 3L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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