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VEA 525M

1973 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,276 mi
Last recorded25,276 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEA 525M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 25,276 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 24,457 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 23,199 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 22,119 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 22,111 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 20,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 18,374 miles

brake servo vacume pipe starting to spit

Fail 11 Jun 2019 18,372 miles

All direction indicators not working do not flash stay on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

brake servo vacume pipe starting to spit

Pass 1 Jun 2018 17,850 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 17,848 miles

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front and rear tyres cracked/cords exposed inner faces. 175/70/14 84h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 16,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 16,015 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 16,015 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 15,416 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,207 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,048 miles

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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VEA 525M is a 1973 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEA 525M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VEA 525M?

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What year was VEA 525M registered?

VEA 525M is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 September 1973.

Is VEA 525M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEA 525M shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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