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STF 276L

1972 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,890 mi
Last recorded53,890 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTF 276L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,890 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,626 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

slight oil leak from offside rear drive shaft

slight play in nearside front king pin

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,964 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

off side rear bump stop missing

slight dampness round hub components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,284 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

general vehicle condition corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 52,284 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

general vehicle condition corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 52,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 52,038 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak from offside rear hub

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

offside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 3 Sep 2009 52,038 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak from offside rear hub

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

offside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 18 Jun 2009 52,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak from offside rear hub

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2007 51,894 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 51,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,574 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 51,574 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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STF 276L is a 1972 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 STF 276L, 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.

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What year was STF 276L registered?

STF 276L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is STF 276L safe to buy?

The MOT history for STF 276L shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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