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MHY 585L

1973 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,431 mi
Last recorded62,431 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHY 585L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,431 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 62,194 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 62,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,191 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Oct 2012 62,173 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 61,781 miles

very slight play steering rack

very slight play steering wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2007 61,777 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 61,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

mark on nearside front seat belt

oil leak engine area

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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MHY 585L is a 1973 MG Mgb in White 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 MHY 585L, 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 MHY 585L registered?

MHY 585L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 24 March 1973.

Is MHY 585L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHY 585L 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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