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BDE 130K

1972 MG GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,518 mi
Last recorded89,518 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1972 MG GT34,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDE 130K
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 89,518 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 89,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 89,518 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 88,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower trunion slight lift

Nearside Front Upper trunion slight lift

Offside Front Lower trunion slight lift

Pass 16 Mar 2021 87,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,438 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front king pin slight wear

Steering system slightly rough steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 86,438 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play

Offside Front king pin slight wear

Steering system slightly rough steering rack (2.1.1 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak from pipe repaired for safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,522 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin lift developing (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin lift developing (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 81,338 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,949 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 79,420 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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BDE 130K is a 1972 MG GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BDE 130K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDE 130K registered?

BDE 130K is a 1972 MG GT, first registered on 14 January 1972.

Is BDE 130K safe to buy?

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