MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear inner and outer wheel arches corroding
both rear outer corners of boot floor plate welded
inner sills and outer floor pans corroding
offside rear tyre cracked
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG Mgb?
Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JGD 797L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 JGD 797L, 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 JGD 797L registered?
JGD 797L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 14 May 1973.
Is JGD 797L safe to buy?
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