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EDD 258L

1972 MG GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,312 mi
Last recorded39,312 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG GT34,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 258L
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,312 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,238 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,061 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 39,061 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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EDD 258L is a 1972 MG GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EDD 258L, 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

How do I check the history of EDD 258L?

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What year was EDD 258L registered?

EDD 258L is a 1972 MG GT, first registered on 16 October 1972.

Is EDD 258L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDD 258L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EDD 258L have outstanding finance?

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