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ARA 595L

1972 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,542 mi
Last recorded5,542 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 595L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 5,542 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 5,485 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 5,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2016 5,166 miles

extensive welding repairs to floor panels and castle sections.

Fail 3 May 2016 5,166 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

extensive welding repairs to floor panels and castle sections.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 5,166 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f floor rusty

o/s/f floor rusty

Pass 31 May 2014 4,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 4,137 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 4,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 3,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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ARA 595L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ARA 595L, 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 ARA 595L registered?

ARA 595L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 December 1972.

Is ARA 595L safe to buy?

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