MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine sump has damaged
radiator in poor condition
underbody of vehicle corroded
Offside Front Inner sill holed by corrosion
Oil leak ()
engine oil sump damaged
radiator in poor condition
smell of fuel under vehicle
oil leak
coolant leak
fuel pipe corroded
sump damaged
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
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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