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ETU 361K

1972 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,569 mi
Last recorded59,569 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETU 361K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 59,569 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 59,317 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 59,312 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2023 58,104 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 58,016 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 57,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 56,655 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 56,501 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,393 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,047 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,769 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 55,769 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

STRONG ADVISE o/s/front tyre sidewall to tread cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2012 55,193 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

STRONG ADVISE o/s/front tyre sidewall to tread cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,916 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 54,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 54,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,037 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 54,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 May 2008 53,618 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 53,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,334 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,637 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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ETU 361K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ETU 361K, 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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ETU 361K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 13 March 1972.

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