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PSB 5K

1972 MG Mgb

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

32,841 mi
Last recorded32,841 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSB 5K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 32,841 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,816 miles

heavy cracking on tread of nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake pad deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front inner sill and floor area heavily corroded

slight cracking on tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,260 miles

nearside front brake pad deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front inner sill and floor area heavily corroded

slight cracking on tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,093 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

slight cracking on tread of nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2014 32,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

centre exhaust section cracked and leaking slightly

nearside rear outer sill corroded

oil leak at gearbox

slight cracking on tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,265 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight corrosion on both rear chassis legs

Fail 5 Jul 2013 31,265 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight corrosion on both rear chassis legs

Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,579 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,375 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,237 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,566 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 29,445 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f floor slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,439 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 29,439 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,384 miles

o/s/r sill heavily corroded

underside heavily coated in sealer

Fail 14 Jul 2006 29,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

heavily coated in shutz under body

o/s/r sill badly corroded

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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PSB 5K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PSB 5K, 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.

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What year was PSB 5K registered?

PSB 5K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 24 January 1972.

Is PSB 5K safe to buy?

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