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GFW 946K

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,209 mi
Last recorded66,209 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFW 946K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,209 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 66,207 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Central Rear Brake hose leaking Main hose, burst on roller brake test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,488 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak poss oil feed pipe to gauge ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,232 miles

exhaust centre bracket snapped but exhaust still supported

major oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Apr 2016 64,228 miles

Lower Steering system fouling shaft from lower uj to rack fouling chassis (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre bracket snapped but exhaust still supported

major oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,317 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 61,789 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,223 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 60,208 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,431 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,284 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 58,279 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 56,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,661 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 54,939 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 54,935 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,078 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 54,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 52,448 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 50,610 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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GFW 946K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GFW 946K, 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 GFW 946K registered?

GFW 946K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is GFW 946K safe to buy?

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