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ATV 841K

1972 MG Mgb Roadster

Blue Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,468 mi
Last recorded43,468 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb Roadster41,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATV 841K
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 43,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Horn not working properly Sound emitted is very muffled (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 43,461 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White light emitted (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Horn not working properly Sound emitted is very muffled (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,271 miles

FUEL FILLER CAP SEAL DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DRIVERS BULK HEAD (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,055 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 43,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,543 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 42,536 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

front tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2016 42,265 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 42,219 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 42,189 miles

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

offside rear hub seal damp

Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,189 miles

offside rear hub seal damp

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,132 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

offside rear axle hub seal slight misting of oil

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,791 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear leaf springs slightly deformed

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,619 miles

o/s/r tyre has a slight nick in sidewall Although NOT exposing cords

Pass 17 May 2010 41,597 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear axle travel restraint deteriorated

offside rear hub has damp oil stain

Fail 17 May 2010 41,597 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear axle travel restraint deteriorated

offside rear hub has damp oil stain

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,140 miles

offside front side light dim

Pass 16 May 2008 40,918 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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ATV 841K is a 1972 MG Mgb Roadster in Blue with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ATV 841K, 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 ATV 841K registered?

ATV 841K is a 1972 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 11 February 1972.

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