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KPG 261K

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,482 mi
Last recorded98,482 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPG 261K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 98,482 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 98,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both steering rack gaitors slightly deteriorated

brake and clutch master cylinder bracket slightly corroded and cover corroded through

brake servo bracket slightly corroded

fuel pipes under car corroded

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear reflector broken at top

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

nearside track rod end dust cover deteriorated

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

rubber fuel hoses under bonnet perished

slight play in nearside front suspension trunnions

Pass 29 Nov 2014 98,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both steering rack gaitors slightly deteriorated

brake and clutch master cylinder bracket slightly corroded and cover corroded through

brake servo bracket slightly corroded

fuel pipes under car corroded

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear reflector broken at top

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

nearside track rod end dust cover deteriorated

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

rubber fuel hoses under bonnet perished

slight play in nearside front suspension trunnions

Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,843 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 97,237 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,958 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 95,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 92,866 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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KPG 261K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KPG 261K, 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.

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KPG 261K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 23 March 1972.

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