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NGO 848L

1972 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

39,124 mi
Last recorded39,124 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGO 848L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 39,124 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 38,946 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 38,321 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 38,078 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,600 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 36,055 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 34,020 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 33,661 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,513 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 32,860 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper splitting

Pass 5 Jul 2014 31,451 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 31,448 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,981 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,365 miles

Coolant leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

long travel on handbrake lever

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,034 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,681 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,802 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,340 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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NGO 848L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NGO 848L, 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

How do I check the history of NGO 848L?

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What year was NGO 848L registered?

NGO 848L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is NGO 848L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGO 848L shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NGO 848L have outstanding finance?

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