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BFA 663L

1972 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,696 mi
Last recorded33,696 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFA 663L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 33,696 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 33,696 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2014 33,695 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

door bottoms corroded

front lower wings corroded

offside front lower inner sill corroded. but not in a perscribed area.

offside rear battery tray

Fail 8 May 2014 33,695 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

door bottoms corroded

front lower wings corroded

offside front lower inner sill corroded. but not in a perscribed area.

offside rear battery tray

Pass 16 Nov 2010 33,674 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

slight play in all front steering/suspension pins

Fail 3 Nov 2010 33,689 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

slight play in all front steering/suspension pins

Fail 13 Oct 2006 33,686 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Chassis sections and under floor panels are showing signs of corrosion.

Offside front lower wishbone inner bushes are showing signs of wear and perishing.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under bonnet main fuel pipe is not clipped.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 33,625 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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BFA 663L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BFA 663L, 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 BFA 663L registered?

BFA 663L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 11 August 1972.

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