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TUY 288L

1973 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,744 mi
Last recorded59,744 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUY 288L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 59,744 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 59,436 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 58,537 miles

Engine oil filler cap missing

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,135 miles

Coolant leak

Diff leak

Gearbox leak

Offside front wheel binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 58,095 miles

Oil leak

diff leak

gearbox leak

Fail 14 May 2013 58,093 miles

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

Oil leak

diff leak

gearbox leak

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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TUY 288L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TUY 288L, 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

How do I check the history of TUY 288L?

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What year was TUY 288L registered?

TUY 288L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 April 1973.

Is TUY 288L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUY 288L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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