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JMP 527K

1972 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,550 mi
Last recorded11,550 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMP 527K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 11,550 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 11,277 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 11,266 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/chassis box section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/box section (6.1.B.2)

Front brakes slight bind

Pass 13 Jul 2016 10,770 miles

slight bind front brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2015 10,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake test weight 1100kg

Fail 23 Jul 2015 10,391 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake test weight 1100kg

Pass 16 Jul 2014 9,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 9,171 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 8,678 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 8,465 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 7,902 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 7,271 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 6,526 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 5,976 miles

slight play in both front lower trunion bushs

Fail 13 Dec 2005 5,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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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JMP 527K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JMP 527K, 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 JMP 527K registered?

JMP 527K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 January 1972.

Is JMP 527K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMP 527K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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