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FUS 582L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

25,928 mi
Last recorded25,928 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUS 582L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,928 miles

Nearside Front castle nuts have been replaced by nylock nuts.

Nearside wiper blade worn

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside wiper blade worn

both front bump stops starting to spilt.

both gear box mountings going soft.

both rear exhaust mounting split.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 25,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front castle nuts have been replaced by nylock nuts.

Nearside wiper blade worn

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside wiper blade worn

both front bump stops starting to spilt.

both gear box mountings going soft.

both rear exhaust mounting split.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,865 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 25,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,710 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,287 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 25,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,791 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,576 miles

vehicle identication plate missing

Fail 29 Sep 2008 24,567 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

vehicle identication plate missing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,191 miles

slight play in steering rack

slight play offside front trunion

Pass 6 Sep 2006 23,491 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 23,491 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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FUS 582L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FUS 582L, 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 FUS 582L registered?

FUS 582L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 29 March 1973.

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The MOT history for FUS 582L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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