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LWD 15L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,989 mi
Last recorded13,989 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWD 15L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 13,989 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 13,962 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 13,919 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

water leak

Pass 24 May 2012 12,513 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 12,511 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,996 miles

wear in rack

Fail 1 Jun 2011 11,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wear in rack

Pass 1 May 2009 10,592 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 10,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/ seat belt slighly frayed

rear check straps slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2008 9,327 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 9,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight wear ion rack slight wear in front trunions

Pass 18 Apr 2007 7,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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LWD 15L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LWD 15L, 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 LWD 15L registered?

LWD 15L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is LWD 15L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWD 15L shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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