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KPL 296K

1972 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,378 mi
Last recorded16,378 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPL 296K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 16,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,378 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 16,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,378 miles

Front Lower 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)

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

front seat fixing insecure, fix strongly advised

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,452 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 15,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

slight lift nearside front king pin

Pass 1 Jun 2006 15,431 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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KPL 296K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KPL 296K, 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 KPL 296K registered?

KPL 296K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 2 May 1972.

Is KPL 296K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPL 296K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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