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DRJ 606L

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,046 mi
Last recorded44,046 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 606L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,046 miles

slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,912 miles

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

oil leak

prop shaft couplings badly worn.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 43,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing no rubber blade (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure check strap snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure check strap snapped. (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak

prop shaft couplings badly worn.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,683 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front floor corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 43,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,566 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 43,566 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,382 miles

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

front & rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

fuel stains on filter

rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,119 miles

both rear brackets on to p of rear axle which align u/bolt fixings are exessively corroded & should be replaced

offside front floor exesively corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 43,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both rear brackets on to p of rear axle which align u/bolt fixings are exessively corroded & should be replaced

offside front floor exesively corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,835 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit

oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Oct 2010 42,835 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn close to limit

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,601 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,458 miles

all 4 tyre walls cracking slightly

Fail 8 Sep 2008 42,419 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyre walls cracking slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2007 41,577 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,577 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,508 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 39,949 miles

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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DRJ 606L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DRJ 606L, 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 DRJ 606L registered?

DRJ 606L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is DRJ 606L safe to buy?

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