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KPL 810K

1972 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,987 mi
Last recorded96,987 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPL 810K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 96,987 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 96,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/overdrive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump, front and rear main seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs are slightly corroded!

Pass 18 Jun 2020 94,002 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILL AREAS (UNABLE TO ASCERTAIN CONDITION ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 94,000 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit BOTH (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested N/S (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned N/S (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILL AREAS (UNABLE TO ASCERTAIN CONDITION ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front wheel bearings not checked due to brake bind

Pass 1 May 2019 92,790 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 92,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 92,779 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 92,779 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,479 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 92,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 92,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 92,400 miles

all brakes binding slightly

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2012 92,400 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brakes binding slightly

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 810K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 810K, 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 810K registered?

KPL 810K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 21 April 1972.

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The MOT history for KPL 810K shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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