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EUR 668K

1972 MG Mgb

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,594 mi
Last recorded85,594 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUR 668K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,594 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 85,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,397 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 84,396 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering seat mount, inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering seat mount, inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,972 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,107 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 73,091 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,777 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 69,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

this vehicle is in a generally poor and corroded state.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,758 miles

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

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 61,756 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 61,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all suspension is in poor state off repeir

car is in very poor state of repair!!

corrosion to all off iner engine bay

hand break cable inscure bracket

heavy corrosion to floor pans and iner sill's

heavy under sill added to under body compoments, floor pans / chassis

play in n/s and o/s hub areas

slight play in steereing system

under body very poor state off repair

wipers poor

heavy corrosion to n/s/f iner foot well (marked out) not with in prescribed are

heavy corrosion to o/s/f l;ower floor pan not with in prescribed area

o/s batter tray n/s batter tray heavy corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all suspension is in poor state off repeir

car is in very poor state of repair!!

corrosion to all off iner engine bay

hand break cable inscure bracket

heavy corrosion to floor pans and iner sill's

heavy under sill added to under body compoments, floor pans / chassis

play in n/s and o/s hub areas

slight play in steereing system

under body very poor state off repair

wipers poor

heavy corrosion to n/s/f iner foot well (marked out) not with in prescribed are

heavy corrosion to o/s/f l;ower floor pan not with in prescribed area

o/s batter tray n/s batter tray heavy corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,243 miles

excessive corrosion to offside sill but not affecting brake or steering.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 61,241 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,127 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion to/at offside front floorpan area

Fail 31 Jul 2007 61,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Very heavy corrosion to a few areas of vehicle underside, especially O/S floorpan/chassis leg

Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,131 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 59,127 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EUR 668K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EUR 668K, 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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EUR 668K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 15 May 1972.

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