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72 RGA

1972 Porsche 911

Yellow Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,332 mi
Last recorded9,332 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Porsche 91142,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration72 RGA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 9,332 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 1,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,929 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 100,467 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,142 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,820 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 82,820 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when o/s indicator operated (1.7.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,480 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 80,472 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,290 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 80,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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72 RGA is a 1972 Porsche 911 in Yellow with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1972 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,282 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 Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 72 RGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 54 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 72 RGA registered?

72 RGA is a 1972 Porsche 911, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is 72 RGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 72 RGA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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