CarVerify

Free Car Check

BED 300K

1972 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,123 mi
Last recorded8,123 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBED 300K
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 8,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 7,846 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 7,665 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 7,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 7,460 miles

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

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

surface scratches to o/s of windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2014 7,045 miles

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

nearside rear axle safety strap not attached

Pass 15 Sep 2012 6,868 miles

drivers seat belt anchor strap slightly frayed

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,850 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,747 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 6,564 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 6,010 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 6,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 5,980 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
Full MG Mgb GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BED 300K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 41,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BED 300K, 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 54 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BED 300K?

You can check the full history of BED 300K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BED 300K registered?

BED 300K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 25 May 1972.

Is BED 300K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BED 300K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BED 300K have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BED 300K. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.