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JPG 577K

1972 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,245 mi
Last recorded34,245 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPG 577K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 34,245 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 30,223 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 29,952 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,093 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 29,093 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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JPG 577K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JPG 577K, 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 JPG 577K registered?

JPG 577K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 20 January 1972.

Is JPG 577K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPG 577K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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