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SLD 887L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,160 mi
Last recorded18,160 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLD 887L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 May 2009 18,160 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

slight play in rack

underside of corrided&undersealed heavy in places

Pass 3 May 2008 18,096 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

oil leak

under side of vehicle heavliy undersealed

Pass 21 May 2007 17,991 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 17,870 miles

rear springs getting weak †oil leak from engine †slight play in front hubs †handbrake travel requires adjusting

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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SLD 887L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SLD 887L, 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

How do I check the history of SLD 887L?

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What year was SLD 887L registered?

SLD 887L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 28 March 1973.

Is SLD 887L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLD 887L shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SLD 887L have outstanding finance?

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