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VOY 580L

1973 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,510 mi
Last recorded6,510 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOY 580L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 6,510 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 6,142 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 6,142 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 6,078 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 6,012 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 5,895 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 5,737 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 5,627 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 5,627 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 4,280 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 4,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,255 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 2,431 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 2,333 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked/perrished

sill covers fitted

slight play in rear prop joint

Fail 21 Aug 2015 2,333 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r tyre cracked/perrished

sill covers fitted

slight play in rear prop joint

Pass 19 Aug 2014 2,237 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 1,693 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

slight play in uni/joint at rear propshaft

Fail 13 Aug 2013 1,693 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

slight play in uni/joint at rear propshaft

Pass 7 Jul 2009 901 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 886 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,568 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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VOY 580L is a 1973 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VOY 580L, 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 VOY 580L registered?

VOY 580L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is VOY 580L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOY 580L shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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