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MPH 799L

1972 MG Mgb

Gold Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,246 mi
Last recorded36,246 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPH 799L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,246 miles

Both front tyres slightly mis-shaped

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 36,246 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres slightly mis-shaped

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,225 miles

both front coil springs are rusty

o/s/f tyre slightly wear inner edge

slightly engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,214 miles

both front coil springs are rusty

front pads are low

slight play in nearside front king pin

Fail 19 Aug 2015 36,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

both front coil springs are rusty

front pads are low

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,174 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Aug 2012 36,089 miles

leaf spring mounts are slightly deteriorated

nearside front bump stop is missing

nearside seat belt has been detached for the cover to be fitted, i have clipped it in and tested it then unclipped it again

oil around back of engine

oil around diff

slight judder from rear brakes, approx 25 kg+-

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,024 miles

font pads low

nearside front lower suspension joint slight play

surface rust offside outer sill

vehicle underside rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2010 35,912 miles

front pads are getting low

surface corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,800 miles

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

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

water leak from waterpump

Fail 16 Mar 2007 35,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front lower suspension arm inner mounting bushes worn

both front tyre tread patterns starting to deform

Pass 21 Nov 2005 35,648 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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MPH 799L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Gold with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MPH 799L, 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 MPH 799L registered?

MPH 799L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 August 1972.

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The MOT history for MPH 799L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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