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UBV 421L

1972 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,766 mi
Last recorded25,766 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBV 421L
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 25,766 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 25,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted locking tabs (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted locking tabs (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing by rear spring (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 24,699 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 24,691 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 24,179 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 24,159 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 23,704 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 23,704 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,548 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 23,269 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 22,776 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 22,776 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 22,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in kingpins o/s and n/s

Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,938 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,450 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,968 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,650 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 20,084 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 19,819 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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UBV 421L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 41,124 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UBV 421L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UBV 421L registered?

UBV 421L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is UBV 421L safe to buy?

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