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FAA 444K

1972 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,233 mi
Last recorded29,233 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAA 444K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2017 28,295 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak sump area ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 28,295 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak sump area ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,779 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,381 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,967 miles

n/s/f floor holed by corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2014 26,967 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f floor holed by corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,719 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 25,762 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,446 miles

Oil leak

n/s floor corroded

under body corroded and freshly painted

Fail 1 Jul 2010 25,446 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Oil leak

n/s floor corroded

under body corroded and freshly painted

Pass 6 Jun 2009 25,066 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes painted

under body painted

Pass 14 Jun 2008 24,468 miles

Oil leak

dampnesas around brake fluid tank

underside freshly painted

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,158 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 24,158 miles

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

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

all brake pipes painted

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust mount perished

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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FAA 444K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FAA 444K, 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

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What year was FAA 444K registered?

FAA 444K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 10 March 1972.

Is FAA 444K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAA 444K shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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