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OLO 961L

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,035 mi
Last recorded20,035 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLO 961L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 20,035 miles

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.

Fail 20 May 2011 20,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,882 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,312 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,813 miles

*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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 16,962 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2005 16,962 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2005 16,925 miles

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

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLO 961L registered?

OLO 961L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 October 1972.

Is OLO 961L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLO 961L 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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