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PRF 195L

1972 MG GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,579 mi
Last recorded13,579 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 MG GT34,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRF 195L
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 13,579 miles

headlamp reflectors corroding.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 13,570 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

headlamp reflectors corroding.

Pass 2 May 2017 11,355 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 11,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 9,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush lower (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 7,109 miles

all rear leaf spring bushes split

Pass 21 Mar 2014 5,422 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 3,390 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 3,199 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 3,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,043 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 3,016 miles

How Reliable is the MG GT?

Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
brake binding 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 68
Steering rack gaiter split 63
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PRF 195L is a 1972 MG GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 34,909 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PRF 195L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was PRF 195L registered?

PRF 195L is a 1972 MG GT, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is PRF 195L safe to buy?

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