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OLW 720P

1991 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

7,172 mi
Last recorded7,172 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 MG Mgb10,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 720P
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 7,172 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 6,616 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 6,322 miles

Fuel cap may not be compatable.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 6,041 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 6,026 miles

Front Side repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 4,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r and n/s/r/ bottom shock absorber lower nuts incorrect fitment

Fail 16 May 2019 4,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r and n/s/r/ bottom shock absorber lower nuts incorrect fitment

Pass 14 May 2018 4,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 3,826 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 2,958 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 2,096 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 1,215 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 99,813 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 98,772 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 98,772 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 97,129 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 95,750 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 95,050 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS SLIGHTLY WEEPING

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK GAITOR GETTING THIN AND PERRISHED ON END OF GAITOR

Pass 22 May 2008 94,195 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 94,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side door latch loose -bolt missing

Pass 15 May 2007 93,303 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 93,303 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 92,507 miles

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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OLW 720P is a 1991 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1991 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 10,863 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 OLW 720P, 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 35 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLW 720P registered?

OLW 720P is a 1991 MG Mgb, first registered on 14 February 1991.

Is OLW 720P safe to buy?

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