MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,743 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
Offside 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)
offside rear brake (foot and hand) slightly weak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in inner rack ends.
Floor sections/chassis have been repaired and undersealed.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of MGJ 8L?
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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?
The MOT history for MGJ 8L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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