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EFU 670L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

17,110 mi
Last recorded17,110 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFU 670L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 17,110 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 16,620 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 16,081 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 15,661 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 15,522 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 15,508 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 15,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty NOT CANCELING (1.4.A.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 15,342 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,271 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 15,271 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Jun 2012 15,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

offside windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,700 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jun 2010 14,581 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 14,581 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,542 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 13,536 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,515 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 13,515 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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EFU 670L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EFU 670L, 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

How do I check the history of EFU 670L?

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What year was EFU 670L registered?

EFU 670L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 February 1973.

Is EFU 670L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFU 670L shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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