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NLK 798K

1972 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,955 mi
Last recorded18,955 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLK 798K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,955 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 18,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 18,901 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,763 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 18,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,535 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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NLK 798K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,860 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 MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NLK 798K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NLK 798K?

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What year was NLK 798K registered?

NLK 798K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 5 July 1972.

Is NLK 798K safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLK 798K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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