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RWY 121L

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,888 mi
Last recorded86,888 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWY 121L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 86,888 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 86,888 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure pad retaining clips (3.5.1l)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,076 miles

Oil leak.

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 86,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak.

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,528 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,100 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,859 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,525 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 83,702 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,375 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 81,660 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 80,825 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 80,819 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

washers poor

Pass 26 Apr 2006 78,610 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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RWY 121L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RWY 121L, 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 RWY 121L registered?

RWY 121L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is RWY 121L safe to buy?

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