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JYR 621K

1972 MG Mgb Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,152 mi
Last recorded63,152 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb Roadster41,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYR 621K
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,152 miles

Corrosion o/s/f inner brake discs back plate

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,613 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

front brake disc back plates corroded

front number plate cracked but can still be read

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,929 miles

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,895 miles

Various oil leaks.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,875 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,818 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 61,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 4 Aug 2011 61,779 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,742 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished & knock in steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,677 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front number plate cracked (repaired) & slight fuel staining around fuel tank

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,547 miles

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

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

Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front number plate cracked

front tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2007 61,505 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2006 61,280 miles

N/ S/F SIDE WALL PERISHED

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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JYR 621K is a 1972 MG Mgb Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 41,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JYR 621K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYR 621K registered?

JYR 621K is a 1972 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 21 March 1972.

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