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HUD 827L

1972 MG Mgbgt

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,019 mi
Last recorded76,019 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1972 MG Mgbgt37,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUD 827L
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,019 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise dent on n/s/r corner of fuel tank

Pass 20 Nov 2006 76,019 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 76,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 75,387 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 75,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S/F SILL NOT WELDED

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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HUD 827L is a 1972 MG Mgbgt in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 37,229 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HUD 827L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUD 827L registered?

HUD 827L is a 1972 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 27 November 1972.

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