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NLD 718K

1972 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

13,173 mi
Last recorded13,173 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLD 718K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 13,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ( engine & Gearbox) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 13,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 12,627 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 12,098 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 11,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine/transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 11,574 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill fractured (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket broken and rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Middle exhaust box has impact damage

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine/transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 11,367 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2017 11,124 miles

Horn has intermittent fault, working at time of test

Pass 4 May 2016 11,058 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,934 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 10,918 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 10,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 10,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 16 Mar 2012 10,104 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,961 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 9,719 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,719 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 9,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,338 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 9,063 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 8,785 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 8,784 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 8,128 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 8,128 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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NLD 718K is a 1972 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NLD 718K, 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 NLD 718K registered?

NLD 718K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 July 1972.

Is NLD 718K safe to buy?

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