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MGY 886L

1972 Norton Commander

Black Petrol 588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

63,706 mi
Last recorded63,706 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2006
Typical for 1972 Norton Commander24,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGY 886L
MakeNorton
ModelCommander
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2006 63,706 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 63,690 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2006 63,654 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Norton Commander?

Based on 2,220 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
547
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Horn not working 6
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp 4
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MGY 886L is a 1972 Norton Commander in Black with a 588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1972 Norton Commander models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 24,116 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 Norton Commander fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGY 886L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Norton Commander typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 54 years old, this Norton Commander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MGY 886L?

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What year was MGY 886L registered?

MGY 886L is a 1972 Norton Commander, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is MGY 886L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGY 886L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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