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OWX 438K

1972 MG Mgb

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,692 mi
Last recorded5,692 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWX 438K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 5,692 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 5,630 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 4,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 2,778 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 99,964 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 99,964 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 97,800 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 96,021 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 90,497 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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OWX 438K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OWX 438K, 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 OWX 438K registered?

OWX 438K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is OWX 438K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWX 438K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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