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FRB 149L

1973 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

32,778 mi
Last recorded32,778 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRB 149L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 32,778 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has slight lift

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Pass 25 Mar 2025 31,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 30,155 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 28,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 27,648 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 27,103 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 26,760 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 26,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 26,520 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 26,347 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,316 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 26,315 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 25,745 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 24,572 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 24,572 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 22,851 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 22,028 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 21,424 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,545 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,008 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,316 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 14,131 miles

most front suspension bushes starting to perish

n/s front brake sticking slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2006 14,131 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

most front suspension bushes starting to perish

n/s front brake sticking slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2005 12,697 miles

n/s handbrake low reading

slight up and down play in o/s king pin

some front suspension bushes cracking

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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FRB 149L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 FRB 149L, 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

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What year was FRB 149L registered?

FRB 149L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 July 1973.

Is FRB 149L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRB 149L shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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