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PRC 404L

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,780 mi
Last recorded75,780 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRC 404L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 75,780 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2017 75,766 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 74,063 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,292 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 72,285 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 29 May 2015 72,283 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 29 May 2014 69,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s & o/s rear rebound straps missing

Pass 28 May 2013 68,129 miles

o/s front spot lamp loose

oil cooler pipe leaking

Fail 18 May 2013 68,115 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s front spot lamp loose

oil cooler pipe leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,649 miles

slight play at n/s king pin

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 67,648 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play at n/s king pin

Pass 2 Apr 2011 63,684 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 59,535 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,535 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,851 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,907 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 53,884 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 51,911 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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PRC 404L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PRC 404L, 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 PRC 404L registered?

PRC 404L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 24 October 1972.

Is PRC 404L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRC 404L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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