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EOG 185K

1972 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,805 mi
Last recorded65,805 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOG 185K
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 65,805 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 64,376 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 63,475 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,094 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 62,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

small chip in windscreen in zone b

Pass 29 May 2008 60,592 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 60,590 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front and rear shockers weeping slightly

offside front anti roll bar link distorted

slight lift in both front king pins

uneven wear on both front tyres, nearing limit

Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,211 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 58,211 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 53,134 miles

rear propshaft flange loose on diff †plug leads arcing

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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EOG 185K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 41,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EOG 185K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EOG 185K registered?

EOG 185K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 2 June 1972.

Is EOG 185K safe to buy?

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