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YDB 48L

1972 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,463 mi
Last recorded60,463 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDB 48L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,463 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 60,447 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED ON INSIDE

GEARBOX CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,413 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,373 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,358 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,348 miles

oil leak from engine breather pipe

Pass 21 Nov 2013 60,346 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,296 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,177 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

crack n/s headlamp

Fail 6 Sep 2011 60,177 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack n/s headlamp

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,394 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 59,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 56,687 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 56,686 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,666 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 49,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,392 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 43,385 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 36,835 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 36,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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YDB 48L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDB 48L, 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 YDB 48L registered?

YDB 48L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is YDB 48L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDB 48L shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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