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GOL 80L

1973 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,456 mi
Last recorded19,456 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOL 80L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,786cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 19,456 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 19,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 18,758 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 18,637 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 18,622 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 18,485 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,475 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 18,475 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,290 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 18,287 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both batteries insecure

both front lower king pin bushes very slightly worn

n/s aim set to highest limit

o/s aim set to lowest limit

Pass 26 Jul 2010 17,751 miles

offside rear brake back plate slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2010 17,751 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear brake back plate slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 17,070 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 14,929 miles

slight movement in nearside lower trunion

Fail 6 Dec 2006 14,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

slight movement in nearside lower trunion

Pass 18 Nov 2005 12,920 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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GOL 80L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GOL 80L, 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 GOL 80L registered?

GOL 80L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is GOL 80L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOL 80L shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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