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PDA 46L

1972 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,260 mi
Last recorded34,260 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDA 46L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,087 miles

ENGINE ,GEARBOX,AXLE OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Mar 2017 33,845 miles

axle oil leak

engine oil leak

engine oil leak

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,524 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,369 miles

engine, gearbox,axle oil leak.

front number plate cracked.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,087 miles

engine gearbox oil leak.

surface rust on n/s/f brake pipe.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,856 miles

axle oil leak.

engine oil leak.

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,664 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leak.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 32,654 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leak.

clutch slave jump hose split leaking.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,371 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking.

engine gearbox axle oil leak.

front pads low.

play in prop shaft coupling.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,113 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 32,113 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked.

petrol pipes corroded.

rear lamps colour faded

engine gearbox oil leak.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,702 miles

engine oil leak.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,272 miles

engine,gear box oil leak.

front number plate cracked.

o/s/f shocker damp.

surface rust on brake pipes.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 30,584 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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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PDA 46L is a 1972 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PDA 46L, 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 PDA 46L registered?

PDA 46L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 15 September 1972.

Is PDA 46L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDA 46L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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