MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
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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.
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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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