MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,035 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brake discs corroded
fuel leak from overflow on carbs
o/s/f bump stop missing
o/s/r hub oil seal leaking slightly
rear service brake has high imbalance.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brake discs corroded
fuel leak from overflow on carbs
o/s/f bump stop missing
o/s/r hub oil seal leaking slightly
near side and offside front brake pipe ferrules moderate surface corrosion
slight free movement in near side and offside front steering rack end ball joints
slight free movement in near side and offside front suspension trunnion bushs
front wishbone inner bushes deteriorated
offside front bump stop rubber missing
rear brake hose perished
rear brakes imbalanced
slight play in propshaft joint
slight play in steering rack
bond starting to seperate on near side front suspension verticle link void bush(top)
front near side and offside flexible brake pipe ferrules moderate surface corrosion
near side and offside front lower wish bone rubbers cracked /perished noexcess free movement
offside front suspensoin rebound rubber missing
slight verticle lift in near side front suspension king pin
slight/moderate free movement in near side and offside steering rack end ball joints
nearside & offside front king pin have slight lift.
nearside & offside front lower wish bone inner bushes deteriorated
rear brake hose starting to perish
slight oil leak offside rear shock absorber
*radiator top hose split leaking water*
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front flexible brake pipe ferrules slight/moderate surface corrosion (near side and offside)
front suspension lower wishbone rubbers perished/cracked (no excess free movement)
slight free movement in offside and near side steering rack ends ball joints
slight surface cracking to rear flexible brake pipe
general slight oil leak from around engine/gear box area
nearside and offside front wishbone inner bushes deteriorated
slight free movement offside rear wheel bearing
slight free movment in offside and near side front king pin assemblys
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
general slight oil leak from around engine/gear box area
nearside and offside front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated
offside rear rear whell bearing play in rear wheel bearing
play in nearside front king pin
play in offside front king pin assembly
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside and offside front lower wishbone innner bushes deteriorated
oil leak
play in nearside front king pin assembly
play in offside front king pin asssembly
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OLO 961L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc 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 OLO 961L, 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 OLO 961L registered?
OLO 961L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 October 1972.
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