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LJK 251L

1973 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,700 mi
Last recorded12,700 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2006
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJK 251L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2006 12,700 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 12,700 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion around o/s foot well area

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

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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LJK 251L is a 1973 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 LJK 251L, 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 LJK 251L registered?

LJK 251L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is LJK 251L safe to buy?

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