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CHP 116K

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,162 mi
Last recorded82,162 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHP 116K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 82,162 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,165 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,833 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,572 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,845 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight play in both steering collumn bushes

Fail 27 Jun 2014 78,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

headlamp high beam tel tel not working

slight play in both top and bottom steering column bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,203 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,708 miles

both seat belt stalks slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2011 77,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 75,920 miles

osr brake sticking

Fail 9 Jun 2010 75,920 miles

osr brake sticking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 75,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 75,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rack

Pass 1 May 2007 74,831 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2006 73,634 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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CHP 116K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CHP 116K, 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 CHP 116K registered?

CHP 116K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is CHP 116K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHP 116K shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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