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LAC 300L

1973 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,673 mi
Last recorded58,673 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAC 300L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 58,673 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 58,415 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 57,990 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion underneath front to back

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,808 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

chassis/body corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,384 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 57,075 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,750 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

crack in nearside of screen glass,not in sweep area, nearside rear rebound strap missing,

Pass 24 May 2010 53,240 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 48,921 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,272 miles

slight play in both lower front trunions

Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,203 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 46,203 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH STEERING RACK GAITERS PERISHED AND CRACKING

GENERAL CORROSION ON FRONT AND REAR FLOOR/CHASSIS AREAS

Pass 19 May 2006 46,179 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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LAC 300L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LAC 300L, 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

How do I check the history of LAC 300L?

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What year was LAC 300L registered?

LAC 300L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 February 1973.

Is LAC 300L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAC 300L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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