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VPV 977K

1972 MG Mgb

Bronze Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

17,530 mi
Last recorded17,530 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPV 977K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 17,530 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2021 17,513 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all front suspension dust covers deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2020 17,473 miles

Heavy under seal

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 17,473 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy under seal

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 17,375 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Heavy under seal

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 17,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Heavy under seal

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 17,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 17,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchor point not where it should be

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Floor to sill corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 16,797 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchor point not where it should be

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Floor to sill corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 16,033 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 15,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 16 Jul 2015 15,471 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 15,117 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 14,738 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 14,725 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,469 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 14,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 13,731 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 13,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 13,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 May 2009 12,443 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,013 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,242 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 9,929 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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VPV 977K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Bronze with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VPV 977K, 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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VPV 977K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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