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MGJ 8L

1972 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,743 mi
Last recorded60,743 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Opel Manta58,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 8L
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 60,743 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,536 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,276 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 60,269 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 60,141 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 59,909 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,555 miles

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

offside rear brake (foot and hand) slightly weak

Pass 13 Jun 2009 58,580 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 57,555 miles

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

Slight play in inner rack ends.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 56,487 miles

Floor sections/chassis have been repaired and undersealed.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 55,184 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 55,184 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Opel Manta?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 1,245 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
478
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 215
position lamp(s) not working 197
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 192
fog lamp not working 174
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MGJ 8L is a 1972 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 58,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Manta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGJ 8L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MGJ 8L registered?

MGJ 8L is a 1972 Opel Manta, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is MGJ 8L safe to buy?

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