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JYT 947K

1972 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,543 mi
Last recorded66,543 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYT 947K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,543 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 66,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,771 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

underside corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,800 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,536 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 64,536 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,049 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,202 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 63,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,397 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,880 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 61,880 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 61,193 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 61,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 60,224 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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JYT 947K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JYT 947K, 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 JYT 947K registered?

JYT 947K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 23 March 1972.

Is JYT 947K safe to buy?

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