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FOH 43L

1972 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,372 mi
Last recorded28,372 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOH 43L
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 28,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrished to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 28,372 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrished to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,365 miles

Offside both tyres perrishing

Pass 9 Feb 2017 28,100 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 28,150 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Car has been heavily wax oiled obscuring views

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,915 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,246 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 27,155 miles

lift noted in both front swivel pins

Fail 13 Mar 2012 27,155 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

both gearbox mountings badly deteriorated

fuel pipe fouling on offside rear check strap

hole and corrosion to offside castle section

lift noted in both front swivel pins

Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,259 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,807 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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FOH 43L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 41,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FOH 43L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FOH 43L?

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What year was FOH 43L registered?

FOH 43L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 16 October 1972.

Is FOH 43L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOH 43L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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