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EOF 116L

1972 MG Mgbgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,692 mi
Last recorded98,692 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgbgt37,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOF 116L
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside chassis slightly corroded

Nearside rear service and park brake slightly reduced effort

Slight play in offside front king pin

offside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2017 97,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 96,839 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 94,984 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 94,106 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 92,674 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 91,359 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 89,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 88,559 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 87,340 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 85,239 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 85,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner chassis legs corroded,minor play on offside rear wheel bearing,offside front damper weeping,play in both front trunnions.rear axle pinion seal leaking.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 83,240 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 83,216 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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EOF 116L is a 1972 MG Mgbgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 37,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EOF 116L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EOF 116L registered?

EOF 116L is a 1972 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EOF 116L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOF 116L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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