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RYG 827L

1972 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,617 mi
Last recorded98,617 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYG 827L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 98,617 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 98,494 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,140 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,852 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 97,765 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 97,765 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 97,509 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 97,371 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 97,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 97,225 miles

slight lower effort on o/s handbrake

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2007 97,064 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 96,795 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 96,481 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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RYG 827L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RYG 827L, 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

How do I check the history of RYG 827L?

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What year was RYG 827L registered?

RYG 827L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is RYG 827L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYG 827L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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