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LAL 98K

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

2,040 mi
Last recorded2,040 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAL 98K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 2,040 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 1,947 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 1,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 1,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,082 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 523 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play shaft between top and bottom arm,king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 40 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,263 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 96,263 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,263 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 96,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2012 96,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,212 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,963 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 95,963 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lift in o/s/f king pin

Pass 9 Jun 2009 95,835 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 95,736 miles

slight lift in n/s and o/s king pins

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jun 2007 95,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 95,306 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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LAL 98K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 98K, 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 98K registered?

LAL 98K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is LAL 98K safe to buy?

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