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SDA 43L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,607 mi
Last recorded23,607 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDA 43L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,607 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,304 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,260 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,263 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 19,148 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 18,473 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,377 miles

Headlamp pattern converters stuck on lens,s

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,271 miles

Offside and nearside flasers flash at different rates ,within required limits. Recommend attention

Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,595 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 14,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,922 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 12,922 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

fuel pipes corroded

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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SDA 43L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc 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 SDA 43L, 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 SDA 43L registered?

SDA 43L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 February 1973.

Is SDA 43L safe to buy?

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