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GPB 372J

1971 MG Mgb GT

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

17,160 mi
Last recorded17,160 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1971 MG Mgb GT20,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPB 372J
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,160 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 17,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,246 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,010 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 15,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,178 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 12,178 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,066 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 9,981 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 7,107 miles

1.N/S/R shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 15 Feb 2008 7,030 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

1.N/S/R shaft oil seal leaking

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 3,779 miles

1.BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP HAS BEEN RE INSTATED BUT HAS HAD WOODEN BLOCKS TO RAISE THEM

Fail 31 Jan 2007 3,779 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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GPB 372J is a 1971 MG Mgb GT in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 20,291 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 GPB 372J, 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 55 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 GPB 372J registered?

GPB 372J is a 1971 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 27 May 1971.

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