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PPL 794L

1972 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,298 mi
Last recorded85,298 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPL 794L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,252 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,026 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 84,835 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 84,835 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,391 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres perished on sidewalls

going rusty underside

overdrive unit leaking oil

Pass 16 Aug 2010 84,762 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2010 84,762 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2007 84,272 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 84,157 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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PPL 794L is a 1972 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PPL 794L, 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 PPL 794L registered?

PPL 794L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is PPL 794L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPL 794L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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