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PWP 682L

1972 MG Mgb GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,789 mi
Last recorded48,789 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWP 682L
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 48,789 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 48,402 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 47,309 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 45,333 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 42,218 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 41,859 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,164 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 26,008 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,920 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 23,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,803 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 17,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,734 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 13,964 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 12,308 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 9,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 5,352 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 10,956 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 98,608 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 98,608 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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PWP 682L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 41,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PWP 682L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PWP 682L?

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What year was PWP 682L registered?

PWP 682L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is PWP 682L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWP 682L shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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