MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,371 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
ADVISE Slight corrosion starting to form on rear end of both outer sills.
ADVISE Slight play in offside steering rack inner knucle joint.
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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
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
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)
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)
Batteries insecure
N/s bumper end mounting bolt missing
O/s & n/s sections of floor heavily corroded
Slight freeplay at steering wheel
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VSR 985K safe to buy?
The MOT history for VSR 985K shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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