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XRA 158L

1973 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,132 mi
Last recorded17,132 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRA 158L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 17,132 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 17,104 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 17,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 17,103 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 17,071 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 17,071 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 17,011 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel AT NUCKLE JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 16,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 16,246 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 15,677 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 15,531 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 15,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 14,478 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,234 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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XRA 158L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRA 158L, 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 XRA 158L?

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What year was XRA 158L registered?

XRA 158L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is XRA 158L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRA 158L shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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