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KYD 489K

1972 MG Mgbgt

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,322 mi
Last recorded74,322 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Mgbgt37,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYD 489K
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 74,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 74,314 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 74,131 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,125 miles

slight play in both king pins

slight corrossion to underside

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy oil leaks from engine and transmission

slight play in both propshaft universal joints

Fail 12 Dec 2016 74,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy oil leaks from engine and transmission

slight corrossion to underside

slight play in both king pins

slight play in both propshaft universal joints

Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,158 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,174 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 55,605 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,606 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,570 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,501 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 55,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,919 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 54,918 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 54,657 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 54,034 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 53,322 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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KYD 489K is a 1972 MG Mgbgt in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 37,229 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KYD 489K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KYD 489K registered?

KYD 489K is a 1972 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 15 June 1972.

Is KYD 489K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYD 489K shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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