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DAR 78K

1972 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,264 mi
Last recorded19,264 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAR 78K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,264 miles

All four tyres have perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,698 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,249 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 18,185 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,185 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 18,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 17,906 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 17,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 13,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside trye crack ing around walls

Fail 20 Jul 2010 13,978 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside trye cracking around wall and in tread

rear fog warning light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,306 miles

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

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

steering rack rattels

Fail 21 Jul 2009 13,305 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

steering rack rattels

Pass 8 Jul 2008 13,003 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,177 miles

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

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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DAR 78K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DAR 78K, 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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What year was DAR 78K registered?

DAR 78K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 March 1972.

Is DAR 78K safe to buy?

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