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OLR 614L

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,562 mi
Last recorded78,562 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLR 614L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 78,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,559 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,544 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 78,539 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,483 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,361 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 78,354 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 78,099 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,711 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 77,501 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 77,230 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,800 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 74,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 70,393 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 70,391 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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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OLR 614L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OLR 614L, 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 OLR 614L registered?

OLR 614L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is OLR 614L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLR 614L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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