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MGL 120K

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,684 mi
Last recorded6,684 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGL 120K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 6,684 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 6,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 6,659 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 6,658 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 6,648 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 6,643 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 6,643 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 6,638 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 6,632 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 6,625 miles

car has exgtensive welding to chassis and body

o/s and n/s/f tyres side walls cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2011 6,624 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car has exgtensive welding to chassis and body

o/s and n/s/f tyres side walls cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2010 6,616 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 6,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

steering box leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2009 6,607 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 6,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 6,600 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 6,580 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 6,564 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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MGL 120K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 62,399 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 Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGL 120K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 54 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MGL 120K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 April 1972.

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