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RJT 960K

1972 MG Mgb

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,065 mi
Last recorded37,065 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJT 960K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 37,065 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,082 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,467 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 32,984 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2015 32,748 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,839 miles

centre exhaust mounting detached

front wipers smear

general vehicle corrosion

oil leaks

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in steering rack

rear brakes binding

Fail 16 Mar 2014 31,824 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust mounting detached

front wipers smear

general vehicle corrosion

oil leaks

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in steering rack

rear brakes binding

Fail 26 Apr 2013 31,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 29,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,516 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 29,516 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight lift in o/s kingpin

slight play in coluum uj

slight play in lower coloum bush

slight play in n/s lower king pin bush

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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RJT 960K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RJT 960K, 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 RJT 960K registered?

RJT 960K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 3 March 1972.

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