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NON 749M

1972 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,021 mi
Last recorded59,021 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNON 749M
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 59,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,007 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 59,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 58,932 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion/repairs on underside of vehicle

repairs/corrosion around seat belt mountings

Fail 8 Apr 2011 58,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion/repairs on underside of vehicle

repairs/corrosion around seat belt mountings

Pass 24 May 2010 58,373 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 57,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front seats slightlt loose [ but not insecure

clutch pedal return sprig broken at drivers footwell

non obligatory offside rear position marker lamp not illuminating

slight play on steering u/j coupling

Fail 12 May 2009 57,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front seats slightlt loose [ but not insecure

clutch pedal return sprig broken at drivers footwell

non obligatory offside rear position marker lamp not illuminating

slight play on steering u/j coupling

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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NON 749M is a 1972 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NON 749M, 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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NON 749M is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 10 October 1972.

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