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MGJ 947L

1972 Reliant Scimitar

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,212 mi
Last recorded78,212 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1972 Reliant Scimitar44,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 947L
MakeReliant
ModelScimitar
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,000 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,925 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,031 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,264 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,411 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,973 miles

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

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

slight perishing fuel cap seal

Fail 8 Jul 2010 71,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight perishing fuel cap seal

Pass 2 Jul 2009 71,936 miles

slight damage front number plate

Pass 12 Jun 2008 71,849 miles

slight crack front number plate

Fail 9 Jun 2008 71,844 miles

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

slight crack front number plate

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,799 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 71,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 71,740 miles

play in steering column lower bush

How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?

Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,606
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,049
Stop lamp not working 851
Steering rack gaiter split 800
parking brake recording little or no effort 710
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MGJ 947L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 Reliant Scimitar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 44,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Scimitar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGJ 947L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MGJ 947L registered?

MGJ 947L is a 1972 Reliant Scimitar, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is MGJ 947L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGJ 947L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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