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CWN 475K

1972 MG Mgb Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,136 mi
Last recorded20,136 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb Roadster41,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWN 475K
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 20,136 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 20,052 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 19,996 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 19,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 19,833 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 19,523 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 19,523 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,170 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 19,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle no brake effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,913 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 18,911 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,797 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 17,815 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 17,809 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 17,339 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 17,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,286 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,040 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,283 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 15,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 15,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 15,475 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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CWN 475K is a 1972 MG Mgb Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CWN 475K, 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 CWN 475K registered?

CWN 475K is a 1972 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 13 January 1972.

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