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OYG 101K

1972 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,871 mi
Last recorded23,871 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYG 101K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 23,871 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 23,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 23,676 miles

Offside Rear battery tray carrier as slight corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,548 miles

Offside Rear battery tray carrier silght corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2019 23,548 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear battery tray carrier silght corrosion

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 23,381 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,359 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 23,357 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 23,325 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,919 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,133 miles

o/s front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 23 Sep 2011 21,754 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,592 miles

Oil leak

slight lift n/s o/s king pin

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,155 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,116 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,736 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,555 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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OYG 101K is a 1972 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OYG 101K, 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 OYG 101K registered?

OYG 101K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 17 April 1972.

Is OYG 101K safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYG 101K shows 18 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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