1973 MG MGB 1.8L Petrol · STJ 288M
1973 MG MGB (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1974. Recorded mileage 79,090 miles. MOT valid until 16/08/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG MGB
- Year / Origin
- 1973 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1973
- Engine
- 1798cc
STJ 288M Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 79,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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STJ 288M Mileage History
- 18/08/202576,933 mi
- 24/07/202679,075 mi+2,142 mi
- 31/07/202679,090 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 2,270 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
STJ 288M MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Mg Mgb (STJ 288M) between August 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.