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KKJ 970L

1972 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,980 mi
Last recorded47,980 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKJ 970L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,980 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 47,972 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 47,912 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Small sidewall cracks on inner wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2006 48,714 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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KKJ 970L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KKJ 970L, 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

How do I check the history of KKJ 970L?

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What year was KKJ 970L registered?

KKJ 970L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 February 1972.

Is KKJ 970L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKJ 970L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KKJ 970L have outstanding finance?

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