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TUW 998M

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,841 mi
Last recorded79,841 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUW 998M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 79,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine sump has damaged

radiator in poor condition

underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,641 miles

Offside Front Inner sill holed by corrosion

Oil leak ()

engine oil sump damaged

radiator in poor condition

smell of fuel under vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,276 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,720 miles

coolant leak

fuel pipe corroded

sump damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2014 78,715 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

coolant leak

fuel pipe corroded

sump damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2012 78,465 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,465 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,378 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,906 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,080 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 77,080 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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TUW 998M is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TUW 998M, 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 TUW 998M registered?

TUW 998M is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 July 1973.

Is TUW 998M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUW 998M shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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