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MLA 181L

1972 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,567 mi
Last recorded53,567 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLA 181L
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,567 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear And Offside Rear Leaf Springs Very Rusty

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,563 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on offside rear inner sill panel

Fail 29 Sep 2016 53,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

slight corrosion on offside rear inner sill panel

Fail 18 Jul 2013 53,493 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,493 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,024 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 52,024 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,559 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,045 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,646 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 41,160 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 41,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 38,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,022 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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MLA 181L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 41,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLA 181L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MLA 181L registered?

MLA 181L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 19 September 1972.

Is MLA 181L safe to buy?

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