MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
front lower wishbone rubbers splitting
slight lift play in offside kingpin
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TAG 173M is a 1974 MG Mgb in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1974 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 46,540 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 TAG 173M, 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 52 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TAG 173M registered?
TAG 173M is a 1974 MG Mgb, first registered on 24 May 1974.
Is TAG 173M safe to buy?
The MOT history for TAG 173M shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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