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6962 MG

1972 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

13,805 mi
Last recorded13,805 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6962 MG
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 13,805 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 13,805 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2019 13,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 12,497 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 12,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 12,259 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 12,259 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 11,820 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated.

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

Horn switch missing

Indicators not flashing on idle.

Main beam tell tail not working

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 11,820 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated.

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

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Horn switch missing

Indicators not flashing on idle.

Main beam tell tail not working

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2015 11,187 miles

all 4 tyres worn & nearside rear sidewall cracked

corrosion showing on nearside front inner wing

Pass 30 May 2014 10,764 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 10,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 10,284 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 10,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 10,055 miles

N/s/r handbrake effort low.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 9,503 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 8,360 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,352 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 8,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wiper blades worn

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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6962 MG is a 1972 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,860 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 6962 MG, 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 54 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 6962 MG registered?

6962 MG is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 15 August 1972.

Is 6962 MG safe to buy?

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