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FRA 347L

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,897 mi
Last recorded19,897 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 347L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 19,897 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 18,545 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 17,606 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 15,832 miles

outer sills could not be seen as they are covered by stainless steel trim

Fail 11 Jun 2014 15,832 miles

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

outer sills could not be seen as they are covered by stainless steel trim

Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,203 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 11,090 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 9,631 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 8,379 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,694 miles

VEHICLE AS HAD EXSTENSIVE WELDING

Pass 10 Jun 2008 7,006 miles

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 5 Jun 2007 6,524 miles

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FRA 347L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRA 347L, 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 FRA 347L registered?

FRA 347L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 September 1972.

Is FRA 347L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRA 347L shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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