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PWW 447K

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,115 mi
Last recorded67,115 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWW 447K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 67,115 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 67,108 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 67,098 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 67,057 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 67,057 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 67,052 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 66,978 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,920 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,900 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

exhaust has slight blow from down pipe joint

rear propshaft front UJ joint has slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,827 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,778 miles

slight oil leak on n/s rear axle.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,084 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 64,084 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,409 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2010 61,409 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,267 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,632 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 58,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,674 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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PWW 447K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 PWW 447K, 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 PWW 447K registered?

PWW 447K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 22 May 1972.

Is PWW 447K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWW 447K shows 22 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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