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NVT 637K

1972 MG MG

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26 mi
Last recorded26 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 MG MG23,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVT 637K
MakeMG
ModelMG
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 26 miles

Under side of vehicle covered in thick layer of underseal . unable to check some components

Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,922 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes perished on both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount loose but supporting exhaust adequately

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,890 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,799 miles

oil leak

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2014 99,724 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,516 miles

lower of engine/gearbox coated in oil.

minor play in o/s/f roll bar d bush.

slight deterioration of lower arm inner bushes.

tre gaitors slightly loose on pins.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,408 miles

front track rod end gaitors deteriorated.

lower engine/box coated in oil.

n/s/f & o/s/r wheels slight binding.

slight play in front roll bar d bushes.more so o/s.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,309 miles

sump has a coating of oil.

slight play in steering mech.

all lower wishbone bushes deteriorated.

battery is insecure.

clutch slave cyl pipe seeping oil.

minor play in front roll bar d bushes.

n/s & o/s front tre gaitors not secured to joints.

n/s/r lever arm slight play.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 99,309 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all lower wishbone bushes deteriorated.

battery is insecure.

clutch slave cyl pipe seeping oil.

minor play in front roll bar d bushes.

n/s & o/s front tre gaitors not secured to joints.

n/s/r lever arm slight play.

slight play in steering mech.

sump has a coating of oil.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,203 miles

all 4 lower wishbone inner bushes starting to deteriorate.

battery in boot insecure in carrier.

front roll bar d bushes have some play in them.

handbrake working slower on o/s/r.

n/s/f & o/s/f track rod end gaitors split.

n/s/r lever arm link top joint has some minor play in it.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

steering coloumn to rack has minor play in it.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 99,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 lower wishbone inner bushes starting to deteriorate.

battery in boot insecure in carrier.

front roll bar d bushes have some play in them.

handbrake working slower on o/s/r.

n/s/f & o/s/f track rod end gaitors split.

n/s/r lever arm link top joint has some minor play in it.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

steering coloumn to rack has minor play in it.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 99,134 miles

lower of engine coated in oil.

n/s & o/s track rod end gaitors split.

o/s/r slight binding.

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar d bush.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 99,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lower of engine coated in oil.

n/s & o/s track rod end gaitors split.

o/s/r slight binding.

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar d bush.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 99,050 miles

misting of oil on o/s/r lever arm assy,but not affecting operation.

o/s/f antiroll bar d bush slight play in it.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 99,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

front disc pads low.

fuel pump wiring in poor condition.

misting of oil on o/s/r lever arm assy,but not affecting operation.

n/s/r reverse lamp inop.

o/s/f antiroll bar d bush slight play in it.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 98,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fuel pump wiring requires fastening up

How Reliable is the MG MG?

Based on 2,574 MOT tests across 373 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 95
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 72
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NVT 637K is a 1972 MG MG in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 MG MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 23,612 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 MG fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NVT 637K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG MG typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this MG MG is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NVT 637K is a 1972 MG MG, first registered on 16 May 1972.

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