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EKP 357K

1972 MG Mgb

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,491 mi
Last recorded55,491 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 357K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,491 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play lower king pin bushes (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 55,491 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative font and rear lamps not working (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play lower king pin bushes (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,395 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet release cable badly frayed

Fail 21 Nov 2016 55,395 miles

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet release cable badly frayed

off side rear service brake weak and slow to apply

park brake efforts close to minimum off side weak

Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,365 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 55,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,206 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 55,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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EKP 357K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EKP 357K, 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 EKP 357K registered?

EKP 357K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 3 July 1972.

Is EKP 357K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKP 357K shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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