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NFB 477K

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,084 mi
Last recorded2,084 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFB 477K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 2,084 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2025 2,084 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 433 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 31,751 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 28,374 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 23,215 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,312 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 19,309 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 18,653 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 17,527 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 17,527 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 16,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,542 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 9,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s numberplate light dim

n/s wiper

o/s and n/s lower king pin bushes slight play

o/s/f brakepipe security

rear brake pipe security

rear leaf spring bushes starting to deteriate

slight bind o/s/r brake

travel on handbrake

water leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,549 miles

n/s numberplate light dim

n/s wiper

o/s and n/s lower king pin bushes slight play

o/s/f brakepipe security

rear brake pipe security

rear leaf spring bushes starting to deteriate

slight bind o/s/r brake

travel on handbrake

water leak

Pass 17 May 2010 8,177 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 7,877 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 7,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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NFB 477K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFB 477K, 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.

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What year was NFB 477K registered?

NFB 477K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 July 1972.

Is NFB 477K safe to buy?

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