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VSR 985K

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,371 mi
Last recorded31,371 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSR 985K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,371 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 31,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working not flashing on and off (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working not flashing on and off (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,018 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 31,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,716 miles

ADVISE Slight corrosion starting to form on rear end of both outer sills.

ADVISE Slight play in offside steering rack inner knucle joint.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 30,382 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 30,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 29,909 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front lower arms inner bushes splitting

off side front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,563 miles

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

middle cross member has corrosion at nearside join to chassis

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,741 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 27,739 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside 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)

1x bumper bolt missing

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,957 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,290 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 25,290 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 23,865 miles

Batteries insecure

N/s bumper end mounting bolt missing

O/s & n/s sections of floor heavily corroded

Slight freeplay at steering wheel

Fail 9 Jul 2005 23,865 miles

Batteries insecure

N/s bumper end mounting bolt missing

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s & n/s sections of floor heavily corroded

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

Slight freeplay at steering wheel

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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VSR 985K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VSR 985K, 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 VSR 985K registered?

VSR 985K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 19 January 1972.

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