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TGX 515M

1973 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,536 mi
Last recorded30,536 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb GT32,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGX 515M
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,536 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 30,536 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower 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 GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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TGX 515M is a 1973 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 32,713 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGX 515M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGX 515M registered?

TGX 515M is a 1973 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is TGX 515M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGX 515M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TGX 515M have outstanding finance?

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