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DSN 552K

1972 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,459 mi
Last recorded3,459 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSN 552K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 3,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Pass 17 Jul 2017 3,379 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

filler on o/s sill

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked, 165 R 14

o/s/r tyre cracked, 165R 14

Pass 8 Jul 2016 3,297 miles

2 rear tyres splitting

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

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

gear box leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2015 3,148 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 2,922 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 2,869 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 102,452 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 102,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

reverse light is inop

Pass 25 Sep 2009 1,966 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 1,966 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 1,925 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 1,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 1,310 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 752 miles

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

slight binding on all brakes

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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DSN 552K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DSN 552K, 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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DSN 552K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 April 1972.

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