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WPU 905L

1972 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,125 mi
Last recorded26,125 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPU 905L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 26,125 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 25,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 25,976 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,877 miles

HEAD LAMPS DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 25,877 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

HEAD LAMPS DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,693 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 25,693 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,421 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 24,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,721 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 23,420 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,404 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 21,578 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,058 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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WPU 905L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WPU 905L, 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 WPU 905L registered?

WPU 905L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 November 1972.

Is WPU 905L safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPU 905L shows 14 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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