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EJR 823L

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,651 mi
Last recorded17,651 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJR 823L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 17,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,214 miles

slight brake binds on drivers side rear wheel and passenger side front

slight surface corrosion on underside

Fail 13 Aug 2015 17,213 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight brake binds on drivers side rear wheel and passenger side front

slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 24 May 2013 17,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,203 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 17,203 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,194 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,189 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 17,189 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,178 miles

Slight bind offside rear brake

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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EJR 823L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJR 823L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJR 823L?

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What year was EJR 823L registered?

EJR 823L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EJR 823L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJR 823L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJR 823L have outstanding finance?

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