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LYX 842K

1972 MG Mgbgt

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

18,397 mi
Last recorded18,397 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Mgbgt37,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYX 842K
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 18,397 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 17,832 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,433 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,941 miles

n/s front chassis corroded by passengers foot well

Fail 19 Jun 2015 16,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front chassis corroded by passengers foot well

Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion round n/s jacking point

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 7 Apr 2014 15,492 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s jacking point corrosion around it

Pass 2 Apr 2013 14,796 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 14,275 miles

front dampers weeping slightly

n/s rear axle strap split

slight play in o/s upper king pin joint

upper king pin bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,204 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 13,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,063 miles

exhaust starting to blow

handbrake lever pulls up high

Fail 21 Mar 2009 11,055 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

exhaust starting to blow

handbrake lever pulls up high

Pass 13 Mar 2008 10,173 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear axle strap broken

Pass 8 Mar 2007 8,063 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 8,063 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 6,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 6,486 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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LYX 842K is a 1972 MG Mgbgt in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 37,229 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LYX 842K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LYX 842K registered?

LYX 842K is a 1972 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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