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COP 301K

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

30,019 mi
Last recorded30,019 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOP 301K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 30,019 miles

slight play nearside front lower suspension

Fail 23 May 2018 28,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main & dipped beams (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust strap broken

Pass 1 Jun 2017 27,881 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,029 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 26,112 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 26,009 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s front inner wing to floor corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 26,007 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front inner wing to floor corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,643 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f has slight restriction

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 25 Mar 2013 24,643 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f has slight restriction

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,430 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

light corrosion on o/s front floor and various places underside

n/s trunions worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,702 miles

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

Oil leak

light corrosion on underside of vehicle

light corrosion on various exhaust parts

n/s upper trunion worn

various front and rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s trunion worn

under side of vehicle is corroded n/s and o/s sills and front inner wheel archs/bulkhead

Fail 5 Oct 2009 23,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s trunion worn

under side of vehicle is corroded n/s and o/s sills and front inner wheel archs/bulkhead

Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,525 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 22,525 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,607 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 19,607 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

steering u/j worn

Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,755 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 16,264 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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COP 301K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 COP 301K, 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.

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COP 301K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 4 May 1972.

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