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FOU 886K

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

19,399 mi
Last recorded19,399 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOU 886K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,399 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 17,270 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 16,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,493 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 16,488 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 16,325 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 16,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 15,352 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 15,352 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 15,321 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 15,321 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 14,609 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 14,609 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,750 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 13,750 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,222 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2007 12,892 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,513 miles

o/side screen marked

play developing in steering rack

unidentified fluid on o/sde front floor possibly clutch m/cylinder leak unable to check 100%

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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FOU 886K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FOU 886K, 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 FOU 886K registered?

FOU 886K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is FOU 886K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOU 886K shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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