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DUH 617L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,796 mi
Last recorded32,796 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUH 617L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 32,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 32,742 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear Rebound Strap Broken.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 32,417 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,380 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,154 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 32,024 miles

offside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 22 May 2013 31,878 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 31,765 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 16 May 2011 31,667 miles

Oil leak

offside rear rebound strap broken

slight brake bind offside rear and nearside front

Pass 12 May 2010 31,415 miles

rear tyre walls close to rear wings but no rubbing at time of test

Fail 5 May 2010 31,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyre walls close to rear wings but no rubbing at time of test

Pass 14 May 2009 31,233 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2009 31,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,002 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 30,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DUH 617L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DUH 617L, 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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DUH 617L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 May 1973.

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