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TGC 836L

1972 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,965 mi
Last recorded83,965 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 836L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,965 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,428 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.G.1)

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condition of offside rear hub oil seal ?

front bump stops missing .

general condition of front and rear suspension / brake components (rusty) .

Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,238 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty) .

condition of front wiper blades .

nearside and offside front bump stops missing .

Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,772 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general condition of front and rear suspension components (rusty).

nearside and offside front lower bump stops missing .

Pass 29 Aug 2012 82,230 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condition of nearside rear light lense .

Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,068 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 76,652 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 76,450 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 75,990 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 75,990 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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TGC 836L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TGC 836L, 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 TGC 836L registered?

TGC 836L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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