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EOX 521L

1972 MG GT

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

1,075 mi
Last recorded1,075 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 1972 MG GT34,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOX 521L
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 1,075 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 1,075 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 13 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 13 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,537 miles

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,537 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 46,537 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 46,537 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2014 46,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

small hole in n/s/f bottom of wing

Pass 22 May 2013 80,953 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 80,951 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 79,130 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 799,160 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 dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,130 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,002 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,005 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Pass 12 Sep 2007 6,460 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 6,460 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CARB FUEL PIPE PERISHED

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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EOX 521L is a 1972 MG GT in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EOX 521L, 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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EOX 521L is a 1972 MG GT, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is EOX 521L safe to buy?

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