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DJG 297L

1972 MG Mgb Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,261 mi
Last recorded58,261 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb Roadster41,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJG 297L
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 58,261 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,830 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 55,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering rack input shaft almost nil clearance

Fail 16 Apr 2008 51,876 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,876 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,844 miles

Note: Parking brake needs adjusting & n/s rear damper weeping. † † †Thanx.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 50,702 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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DJG 297L is a 1972 MG Mgb Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 41,962 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJG 297L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DJG 297L registered?

DJG 297L is a 1972 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is DJG 297L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJG 297L shows 7 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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