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NBW 525L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,234 mi
Last recorded58,234 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBW 525L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 58,234 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 57,117 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 56,070 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 55,486 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 52,426 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,765 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded

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

Offside front lower wing separating from sill

Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 48,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,135 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,280 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,699 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,438 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,679 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 41,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,698 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 40,698 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,143 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 39,143 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 38,060 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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NBW 525L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NBW 525L, 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 NBW 525L registered?

NBW 525L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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