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MLC 555L

1972 MG Mgbgt

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,230 mi
Last recorded37,230 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Mgbgt37,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLC 555L
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,230 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 37,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt reel fitted back to front (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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MLC 555L is a 1972 MG Mgbgt in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 37,229 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MLC 555L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MLC 555L registered?

MLC 555L is a 1972 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MLC 555L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLC 555L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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