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FAS 147

1967 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,938 mi
Last recorded77,938 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1967 MG Mgb GT52,239 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 147
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1967
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,938 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,800 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,647 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 77,372 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 15 May 2014 77,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2013 76,735 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 76,735 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 11 May 2012 76,021 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 75,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,049 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 73,651 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 71,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 71,140 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 68,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 68,831 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?

Based on 3,633 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
484
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 113
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 108
brake binding 88
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Stop lamp not working 69
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FAS 147 is a 1967 MG Mgb GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1967 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 52,239 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 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FAS 147, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 59 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAS 147 registered?

FAS 147 is a 1967 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 10 October 1967.

Is FAS 147 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAS 147 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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