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FOJ 991L

1972 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,553 mi
Last recorded108,553 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOJ 991L
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 108,553 miles

Corrosion to the chassis

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 6 Mar 2015 8,552 miles

General corrosion to the suspension

Fail 17 Nov 2014 8,552 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to suspension

Pass 21 May 2013 8,549 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2013 8,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 8,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 8,534 miles

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

Non-Structural corrosion starting to the front nearside and offside inner sills

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 8,518 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front inner sill corroded (within the required limits)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 8,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front inner sill corroded (within the required limits)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 8,514 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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FOJ 991L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FOJ 991L, 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

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What year was FOJ 991L registered?

FOJ 991L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 24 October 1972.

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