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RBY 149K

1972 MG Mgb GT

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,228 mi
Last recorded42,228 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 149K
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 42,228 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front/off side rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Mar 2015 39,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front/off side rear tyres perished

oil leak off side rear back plate

Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,169 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 39,169 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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RBY 149K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RBY 149K, 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.

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What year was RBY 149K registered?

RBY 149K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 10 March 1972.

Is RBY 149K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 149K shows 6 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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