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RNP 220L

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,058 mi
Last recorded58,058 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNP 220L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,058 miles

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

cannot open boot

Fail 23 Jun 2017 58,014 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

cannot open boot

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,642 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,110 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 57,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight rust by nsr spring mount and on osf inner wing

some wear in light switch will need repair soon

Fail 20 Jun 2014 56,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight rust by nsr spring mount and on osf inner wing

some wear in light switch will need repair soon

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,899 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 55,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,727 miles

brake discs rusty

bonnet prop missing

engine bulkhead by brake servo corroded

weld repairs covered in thick under seal,floor,chassis and spring mounts etc.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,727 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet prop missing

brake discs rusty

engine bulkhead by brake servo corroded

weld repairs covered in thick under seal,floor,chassis and spring mounts etc.

Pass 13 May 2008 54,702 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 54,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2006 54,379 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2006 54,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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RNP 220L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RNP 220L, 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 RNP 220L registered?

RNP 220L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 7 December 1972.

Is RNP 220L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNP 220L shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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