MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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
slight damage front number plate
slight crack front number plate
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
slight crack front number plate
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
play in steering column lower bush
How Reliable is the Reliant Scimitar?
Based on 31,230 MOT tests across 3,606 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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