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LOT 382L

1973 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,145 mi
Last recorded12,145 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOT 382L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 12,145 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 12,143 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 12,130 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 12,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 12,122 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 12,120 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 12,119 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 12,116 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 12,082 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 12,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f wheel bearing getting noisy

Pass 26 Jul 2013 11,691 miles

n/s outer sill and n/s front lower wing corroding

Fail 29 Jun 2012 11,540 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,540 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,897 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 100,106 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 10,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 9,505 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,726 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 7,228 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 6,624 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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LOT 382L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LOT 382L, 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 LOT 382L?

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What year was LOT 382L registered?

LOT 382L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is LOT 382L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOT 382L shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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