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NGN 1L

1972 MG Mgb

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,456 mi
Last recorded97,456 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGN 1L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,456 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 95,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 95,226 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,022 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 65,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 May 2014 95,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,823 miles

Vehicle has been heavily undersealed recently

Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,593 miles

Oil leak

wipers intermitant

Pass 13 Apr 2007 94,022 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight binding front brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,706 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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NGN 1L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NGN 1L, 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 NGN 1L registered?

NGN 1L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is NGN 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGN 1L shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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