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NJD 11L

1973 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,172 mi
Last recorded87,172 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJD 11L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,172 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,037 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 86,911 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 86,747 miles

Exhaust has been at some time touching steering shaft but is not at this time

Oil leak

Slight weeping of oil from steering rack

Fail 5 Jul 2014 86,517 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 86,517 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 86,148 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 85,837 miles

Rear axle hanging strap to offside broken but not effecting the suspention

Fail 11 May 2011 85,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear axle hanging strap to offside broken but not effecting the suspention

Pass 14 May 2010 85,006 miles

Oil leaks to rear of engine and rear of gearbox

Fail 29 Apr 2010 85,003 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leaks to rear of engine and rear of gearbox

Pass 14 May 2009 84,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight kink in fuel line at rear

Fail 8 May 2008 83,678 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 83,678 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 81,255 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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NJD 11L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJD 11L, 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 NJD 11L registered?

NJD 11L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 23 November 1973.

Is NJD 11L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJD 11L shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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