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ADB 863L

1973 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,688 mi
Last recorded49,688 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADB 863L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,688 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,007 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front braided (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front lower arm bushes perished

slight lift in o/s/f suspension

Fail 7 Jul 2016 48,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front braided (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front lower arm bushes perished

slight lift in o/s/f suspension

Fail 25 Sep 2015 48,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perisherd and cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,024 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 47,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,797 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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ADB 863L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ADB 863L, 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

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What year was ADB 863L registered?

ADB 863L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 January 1973.

Is ADB 863L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADB 863L shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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