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CAU 90H

1972 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,133 mi
Last recorded26,133 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAU 90H
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 26,133 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 26,044 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 25,925 miles

n/side front flexible brake hose cracking.

rear number plate deteriating.

steering heavy.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 25,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/side front flexible brake hose cracking.

rear number plate deteriating.

steering heavy.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,869 miles

n/side front flexible brake hose cracking.

rear number plate deteriating.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 25,869 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/side front flexible brake hose cracking.

rear number plate deteriating.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,763 miles

driver & passenger seats free play in fixings to floor.

horn intermittant.

n/side bulkhead/firewall corroded.

n/side front flexible brake hose cracking.

o/side front inner wing box section corroded.

rear flexible brake hose cracking.

rear number plate deteriating.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,533 miles

front antiroll bar to o/side front chassis fixing worn.

fuel pipes corroderd.

rear no plate deteriating.

slight free play in n/side & o/side front suspension king pins.

Fail 4 Aug 2008 25,533 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front antiroll bar to o/side front chassis fixing worn.

fuel pipes corroderd.

rear exhaust centre & rear sections corroded.

rear no plate deteriating.

slight free play in n/side & o/side front suspension king pins.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,877 miles

exhaust system in poor condition.

fuel pipes corroded.

o/side front inner wheel arch corroded.

rear flexible brake hose cracking.

rear no plate deteriating.

slight free play in n/side & o/side front steering & suspension king pins.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 24,100 miles

exhaust system in poor condition.

front suspension antiroll bar fixing bush at the o/side chassis worn.

fuel pipes corroded.

o/side front inner wing box section corroded.

o/side rear tyre on 2mm.

radiator leaking.

rear n/side & o/side wheels loose on hub splines.

rear no plate deteriating.

slight free play in front n/side & o/side king pins.

slight free play in steering rack o/side.

slight free play in wheel bearing n/side rear.

wiper blades smearing.

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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CAU 90H is a 1972 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CAU 90H, 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 CAU 90H registered?

CAU 90H is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 13 November 1972.

Is CAU 90H safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAU 90H shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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