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LPC 422K

1972 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,215 mi
Last recorded92,215 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPC 422K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside needs attention (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake grabbing on slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2018 92,201 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside needs attention (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake grabbing on slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2017 89,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearly 10 years old (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyre valves perishing

both rear tyres nearly 10 years old

Fail 22 Feb 2017 89,969 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off all lamps (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearly 10 years old (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyre valves perishing

both rear tyres nearly 10 years old

clutch slave cylinder/hose has slight fluid leak

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,830 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 88,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,514 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 85,567 miles

Braided Brake Hoses Fitted

Brake Pedal Mount Bushes Seem Worn

Front Coil Springs Corroding

N/S Track-Rod End Gaitor Perishing

O/S/F Brake Binding Slightly

Oil Leaks

Play In Steering Rack

Sign Of Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension Components

Sign Of Slight Corrosion Front & Rear Chassis Rails

Slight Lift In O/S/F King-Pin

Pass 4 Dec 2012 84,113 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

braided brake hoses fitted

nsr brake pipe corroding

oil sump corroding/oil leaks

play in nsf king pin recommend attention

signs of corrosion front and rear chassis rails/osf inner wing/brake master cylinder area

signs of corrosion front subframe,front coil springs and rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 84,113 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

braided brake hoses fitted

nsr brake pipe corroding

oil sump corroding/oil leaks

play in nsf king pin recommend attention

signs of corrosion front and rear chassis rails/osf inner wing/brake master cylinder area

signs of corrosion front subframe,front coil springs and rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 82,535 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 80,999 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 79,160 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 77,202 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 74,473 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 73,470 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Dec 2005 70,448 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 70,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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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LPC 422K is a 1972 MG Mgb in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LPC 422K, 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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What year was LPC 422K registered?

LPC 422K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is LPC 422K safe to buy?

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