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EUD 153K

1972 MG Mgb

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,101 mi
Last recorded37,101 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUD 153K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 37,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 37,085 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 36,197 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,622 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 34,947 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 34,120 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 34,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 32,909 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 32,893 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,458 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 29,905 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 29,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both rear rebound straps badly perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 28,839 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 28,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 28,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EUD 153K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUD 153K, 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 EUD 153K registered?

EUD 153K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 9 February 1972.

Is EUD 153K safe to buy?

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