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HOC 378L

1973 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,313 mi
Last recorded13,313 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOC 378L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 13,313 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 12,748 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 12,748 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

tail box clamp missing

Pass 3 May 2013 12,329 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 12,329 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 12,018 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,854 miles

Nsf brake binding slightly

Nsf steering rack end slight play

Nsr tyre outer wall spliting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Osf brake binding slightly

Osf steering rack end slight play

Osr tyre outer wall spliting

Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,943 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 9,798 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 9,796 miles

Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,477 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 9,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front bulkhead has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2006 8,959 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 8,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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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HOC 378L is a 1973 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc 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 HOC 378L, 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 HOC 378L registered?

HOC 378L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is HOC 378L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOC 378L 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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