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OUL 597L

1972 MG Mgbgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,887 mi
Last recorded2,887 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Mgbgt37,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUL 597L
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 2,887 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 2,885 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements not loud enough (7.7 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 716 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 166 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,999 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,999 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 70,133 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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OUL 597L is a 1972 MG Mgbgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 37,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OUL 597L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OUL 597L?

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What year was OUL 597L registered?

OUL 597L is a 1972 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is OUL 597L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUL 597L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OUL 597L have outstanding finance?

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