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LUA 284L

1972 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,483 mi
Last recorded23,483 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUA 284L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 23,483 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 22,968 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 22,942 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 21,517 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 20,426 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 20,425 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 19,348 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 19,253 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 19,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,874 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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LUA 284L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LUA 284L, 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

How do I check the history of LUA 284L?

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What year was LUA 284L registered?

LUA 284L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is LUA 284L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUA 284L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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