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OHU 282M

1973 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,337 mi
Last recorded70,337 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHU 282M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 70,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Slight play in trunion

Offside Front Upper Slight play in trunion

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,827 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

advise slight noise to n/s front wheel bearing

exhaust very low to the ground and grounding

Fail 25 Aug 2017 69,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

advise slight noise to n/s front wheel bearing

exhaust very low to the ground and grounding

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,424 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play to OSF kingpin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,238 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Borderline (7.3.A.2c)

Light scratching to front screen

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

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure Lower bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure Lower bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 69,210 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

afvise condition of mid exhaust mount.

light scratching to front screen.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,206 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

light scatching to front sceen.

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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OHU 282M is a 1973 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OHU 282M, 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 OHU 282M registered?

OHU 282M is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 10 August 1973.

Is OHU 282M safe to buy?

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