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KPW 318L

1973 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,457 mi
Last recorded80,457 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPW 318L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,457 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 80,403 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

sills corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 80,402 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

sills corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,251 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

heavy surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 25 Feb 2013 80,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

vehicle has fairly heavy surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,977 miles

Nearside front brake disc warped

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Underside floor surface corrosion

Fail 23 Nov 2010 79,977 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake disc warped

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Underside floor surface corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,732 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Both rear sills holed,not in prescribed area

Slift in offside kingpin

Surface corrosion covering underside of vehicle

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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KPW 318L is a 1973 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KPW 318L, 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 KPW 318L registered?

KPW 318L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 March 1973.

Is KPW 318L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPW 318L shows 8 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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