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ARU 100K

1972 MG GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

10,370 mi
Last recorded10,370 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 MG GT34,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 100K
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 10,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working only work on full travel of footbrake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened both rear rebound straps damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top trunnion worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 7,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension check straps perished

Fail 31 May 2019 7,247 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension check straps perished

Pass 18 May 2018 6,919 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 6,505 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 6,506 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 5,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 5,299 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 5,298 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 3,967 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 May 2013 3,966 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2012 2,733 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 2,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 10,028 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 19 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 95,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 70,047 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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ARU 100K is a 1972 MG GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ARU 100K, 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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ARU 100K is a 1972 MG GT, first registered on 11 May 1972.

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