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GBW 920L

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,005 mi
Last recorded17,005 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBW 920L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 17,005 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 16,947 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 16,770 miles

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2015 16,542 miles

light wear in lower steering column bush & universal joint

Pass 12 Feb 2014 15,668 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear leaf spring eye bushes deteriating

slight corrosion to rear leaf springs and axle u bolts

Fail 12 Feb 2014 15,668 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear leaf spring eye bushes deteriating

slight corrosion to rear leaf springs and axle u bolts

Pass 12 Feb 2013 15,112 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear fuel hoses deteriorated

Slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 14,721 miles

oil level on low

travel developing in lower steering column bush

wiring at lower steering column requires reposition

Pass 19 Feb 2011 14,233 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,344 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,148 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 12,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ignition barrel worn, slight distortion at nearside front inner wheel rim, both front lower suspension wishbone rubber bush,s starting to perish, lower steering column bush worn, nearside rear bumper fixings missing ?

Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion developing on nearside & offside rear chassis members

Fail 9 Feb 2008 11,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion developing on nearside & offside rear chassis members

Pass 24 Feb 2007 10,074 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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GBW 920L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GBW 920L, 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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What year was GBW 920L registered?

GBW 920L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 August 1972.

Is GBW 920L safe to buy?

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