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TRR 629L

1973 MG Mgb GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,213 mi
Last recorded29,213 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb GT32,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRR 629L
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 29,213 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 28,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 28,986 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 28,599 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 27,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 27,502 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 26,850 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 25,927 miles

windscreen sslightly deteriorated outside of drivers view

Pass 2 May 2017 25,359 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 24,382 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,777 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,218 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 23,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,726 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,327 miles

N/S/R tyre is perished.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,814 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,628 miles

BOTH GEARBOX MOUNTINGS DETERIORATED

N/S/R TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

SLIGHT BINDING ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,977 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,457 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,697 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE ROUTED UNUSEUALLY

SLIGHT BRAKE FLUCTUATION O/S/F

Fail 5 Apr 2006 16,697 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE ROUTED UNUSEUALLY

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT BRAKE FLUCTUATION O/S/F

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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TRR 629L is a 1973 MG Mgb GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TRR 629L, 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 TRR 629L registered?

TRR 629L is a 1973 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 28 March 1973.

Is TRR 629L safe to buy?

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