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BCX 550K

1972 MG Mgb

White Petrol 978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,529 mi
Last recorded15,529 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCX 550K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine978cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 15,529 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing

Offside Front tyre slight perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2017 15,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing

Offside Front tyre slight perishing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 15,318 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 15,318 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 15,302 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 15,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,232 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dampness at n/s/r hub oil seal

no bonnet safety catch missing

no seat fitted to n/s/f but seat belt st[ll in vechicle

Fail 12 Oct 2009 15,230 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dampness at n/s/r hub oil seal

no bonnet safety catch missing

no seat fitted to n/s/f but seat belt st[ll in vechicle

Pass 14 Jan 2008 15,221 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 15,217 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BCX 550K is a 1972 MG Mgb in White with a 978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BCX 550K, 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 BCX 550K registered?

BCX 550K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 March 1972.

Is BCX 550K safe to buy?

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