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FKO 180L

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,243 mi
Last recorded24,243 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKO 180L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 24,243 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,095 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both rear and n/s/f tyres perished on sidewalls

n/s/r foot and handbrake effort lower

Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,244 miles

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished at calliper

o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r tyres perished on sidewalls

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,897 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracks outer side walls

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks side walls

Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 20,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,586 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,337 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 18,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,007 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2009 18,007 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,456 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 17,417 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 17,026 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 17,026 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FKO 180L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FKO 180L, 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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What year was FKO 180L registered?

FKO 180L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 18 September 1972.

Is FKO 180L safe to buy?

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