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GCR 480L

1972 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

4,607 mi
Last recorded4,607 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCR 480L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2018 4,607 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 3,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Corrosion at sill.

rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure.

Fail 17 May 2017 3,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Corrosion at sill.

rear exhaust mounting bracket insecure.

How Reliable is the MG Roadster?

Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 390
brake binding 298
Stop lamp not working 280
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Steering rack gaiter split 202
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GCR 480L is a 1972 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1972 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 39,049 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GCR 480L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 54 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GCR 480L?

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What year was GCR 480L registered?

GCR 480L is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 30 June 1972.

Is GCR 480L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCR 480L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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