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MJH 502L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

48,253 mi
Last recorded48,253 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJH 502L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2006 48,253 miles

advise offside and nearside rear bumpstops missing adequate clearance at time of mot test

advise slight wear apparent in nearside lower kingpin

advise varoius areas of rust appearing around chassis and body/various areas repaired unable to detain aspect of repair

Fail 16 Oct 2006 48,253 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 48,251 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

advise offside rear bump stop missing adequate clearance at time tested advise

advise slight wear apparent innearside front lower kingpin

Fail 20 Sep 2006 48,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion.

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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MJH 502L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 MJH 502L, 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.

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What year was MJH 502L registered?

MJH 502L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 15 March 1973.

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