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STU 135L

1972 MG Mgb

Purple Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,988 mi
Last recorded88,988 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTU 135L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around rear leaf spring mountings

front tyres deteriorated

rear leaf springs corroded & becoming mishaped

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2014 88,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around rear leaf spring mountings

front tyres deteriorated

rear leaf springs corroded & becoming mishaped

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 25 May 2013 88,897 miles

both front and offside rear tyres cracking

offside rear leaf spring inverted

slight play in offside front kingpin

Fail 17 May 2013 88,895 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both front and offside rear tyres cracking

offside rear leaf spring inverted

slight play in offside front kingpin

Pass 26 May 2006 38,868 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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STU 135L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Purple with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 STU 135L, 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 STU 135L registered?

STU 135L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is STU 135L safe to buy?

The MOT history for STU 135L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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