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DOI 4590

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,693 mi
Last recorded13,693 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOI 4590
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 13,693 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 13,693 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 13,516 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 13,495 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 13,485 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 13,456 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 13,436 miles

Nearside Front slight play in trunion

fluid leak from engine area

Fail 16 Apr 2016 13,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front slight play in trunion

fluid leak from engine area

Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

bonnet safty catch missin

Fail 24 Apr 2015 13,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

bonnet safty catch missin

nearside gear box mounting bolt missin

Pass 5 Jul 2014 13,231 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 13,227 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 12,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 12,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r suspension shocker componant arm has slight play

Fail 17 Dec 2010 12,931 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Hand brake cable insecure

N/S/R suspension shocker componant arm slight play

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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DOI 4590 is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DOI 4590, 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 DOI 4590 registered?

DOI 4590 is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 January 1972.

Is DOI 4590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOI 4590 shows 15 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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