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DUX 424L

1973 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,342 mi
Last recorded38,342 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUX 424L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 38,342 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion around wheel arch

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 37,982 miles

Nearside Rear Minor surface corrosion to sill around wheel arch

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2020 37,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advise corrosion to n/s rear outer sill section at wheel arch junction

Pass 16 Apr 2019 37,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inside Edge

Slight Corrosion N/S/Front Sill to Arch

Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,111 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,960 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 34,436 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,335 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 29,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,659 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 25,855 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,320 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,411 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,005 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 20,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 16,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,148 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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DUX 424L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 DUX 424L, 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 DUX 424L registered?

DUX 424L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is DUX 424L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUX 424L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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