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JRO 182K

1972 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1788cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,831 mi
Last recorded33,831 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 182K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,788cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 33,831 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,419 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 31,816 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 31,816 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 31,516 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no plate mounted on bonnet but is clearly visible

Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,852 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,672 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 29,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,784 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,594 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,485 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,598 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,026 miles

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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JRO 182K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,788cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JRO 182K, 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 JRO 182K registered?

JRO 182K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is JRO 182K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRO 182K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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