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WEB 511L

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,190 mi
Last recorded15,190 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEB 511L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 15,190 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 15,190 miles

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts HT lead fouling steering column shaft (4.11 (a) (iii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 15,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts under bonnet (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2024 13,864 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 13,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 11,877 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 10,653 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential casing gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 9,629 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 8,859 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 May 2018 8,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2017 8,714 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 8,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 7,949 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 6,980 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 6,292 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 5,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 4,702 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 3,708 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 2,938 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 2,087 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 507 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 507 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 41,527 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 41,527 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 41,527 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,527 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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WEB 511L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WEB 511L, 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 WEB 511L registered?

WEB 511L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is WEB 511L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEB 511L shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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