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OYH 464L

1972 MG Mgb

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,816 mi
Last recorded46,816 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYH 464L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 46,816 miles

Offside Front tyre possible bulge forming

Pass 13 Oct 2020 46,775 miles

engine mount behind steering column possibly loose

handbrake lever long travel

Fail 13 Oct 2020 46,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine mount behind steering column possibly loose

handbrake lever long travel

Pass 10 Oct 2019 46,657 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,528 miles

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency marginal

Pass 21 Oct 2017 46,366 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 46,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 46,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,853 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 45,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak from near side rear brake

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,460 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,047 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,702 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some freeplay noted at rear wheels

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,871 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 43,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

brake pad securing pins incorrectly fitted

parking brake lever close to end of travel

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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OYH 464L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYH 464L, 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.

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What year was OYH 464L registered?

OYH 464L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 3 October 1972.

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