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FDP 399L

1972 MG Mgb GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,843 mi
Last recorded2,843 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDP 399L
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 2,843 miles

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2016 2,843 miles

vehicle underbody is heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Jun 2016 2,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

vehicle underbody is heavily undersealed

Pass 15 May 2015 2,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 2,843 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 2,843 miles

play in offside front trunion

Fail 9 Jun 2014 2,843 miles

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

play in offside front trunion

Pass 2 Apr 2013 2,843 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 2,843 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 3,101 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 2,869 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 2,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 2,843 miles

hole at both sides front floor out of prescribed area

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
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FDP 399L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FDP 399L, 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

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What year was FDP 399L registered?

FDP 399L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 September 1972.

Is FDP 399L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDP 399L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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