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LAL 733K

1972 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

8,064 mi
Last recorded8,064 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAL 733K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 8,064 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 8,005 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 8,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 7,829 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 7,829 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 7,694 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 7,153 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 6,992 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 6,833 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 6,832 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 6,743 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 6,540 miles

Offside Front slight up/down play in kingpin

Fail 29 May 2018 6,540 miles

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front slight up/down play in kingpin

Pass 9 May 2017 6,132 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 6,088 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 6,045 miles

rear fuel pipe very close to rear leaf spring

Pass 21 May 2014 5,987 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 5,926 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 5,866 miles

n/side front suspension lower bump stop missing.

o/side front lower suspension bump stop splitting.

rear flexible brake hosehas corroded ferrules.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 5,836 miles

rear flexible brake hose has corroded ferrules.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 105,811 miles

rear flexible brake hose above diff cracked.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 5,722 miles

rear flexible brake hose ferrule corroded.

slight free play im thye o/side front king pin assembly.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 5,366 miles

front no plate cracked.

indicators flash slower when at idle.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 5,271 miles

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 5,205 miles

INDICATORS FLASH SLOW. †N/SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING. †REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED.

Fail 20 Dec 2005 5,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FLASHERS FLASHING TOO SLOW.N/SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING.REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED. †

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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LAL 733K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LAL 733K, 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 LAL 733K registered?

LAL 733K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is LAL 733K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAL 733K shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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