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BOD 798L

1973 MG Mgb Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,986 mi
Last recorded6,986 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb Roadster52,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOD 798L
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 6,986 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 6,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2018 6,543 miles

Both steering rack boots getting perished

Front Number plate deteriorated

Nearside Door mirror glass missing

Slight leak from oil cooler pipe

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2018 6,543 miles

Both steering rack boots getting perished

Front Number plate deteriorated

Nearside Door mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight leak from oil cooler pipe

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2016 6,032 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Slight play in steering rack

T rated tyres fitted to

Fail 18 Nov 2016 6,031 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short Headlamp wiring loom grommet missing supporting through inner wing (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing King pin seals missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Link arm (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding Seized on (3.7.B.1)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported Headlamp wiring loom missing grommet through inner wing (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing King pin seals missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked King pin bolt (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush King pin top joint rubber mountings (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Box mounting rubbers broken (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Not working (8.2.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in steering rack

T rated tyres fitted to

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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BOD 798L is a 1973 MG Mgb Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 52,398 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BOD 798L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BOD 798L registered?

BOD 798L is a 1973 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 2 February 1973.

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