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EKK 231K

1972 MG Sports

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,930 mi
Last recorded17,930 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKK 231K
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,930 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise os rear brake binding

advise slight play os front steering rack end

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2012 17,887 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 17,887 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

advise hand brake travel

Pass 18 Feb 2011 17,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

advise lift os front king pin

advise slight play os front steering rack end

advise visual corrosion fuel pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,860 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2010 16,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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EKK 231K is a 1972 MG Sports in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKK 231K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of EKK 231K?

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What year was EKK 231K registered?

EKK 231K is a 1972 MG Sports, first registered on 14 June 1972.

Is EKK 231K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKK 231K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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