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VUP 848L

1972 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

783 mi
Last recorded783 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUP 848L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 666 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 359 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 292 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 6 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 4 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 3 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,104 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 28,104 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 28,027 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 27,955 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,911 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 27,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 27,902 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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VUP 848L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUP 848L, 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 VUP 848L registered?

VUP 848L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is VUP 848L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUP 848L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VUP 848L have outstanding finance?

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