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GKT 53N

1975 MG Mgb

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,538 mi
Last recorded82,538 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb44,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKT 53N
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 82,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive bumper inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,971 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 81,585 miles

Nearside Front brake shim loose

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 80,879 miles

Nearside Front brake pad shim loose

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 79,774 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,456 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 78,298 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 78,124 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 78,124 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,086 miles

Both battery mounting clamps loose

Slight blow from exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 78,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both battery mounting clamps loose

Slight blow from exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,251 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,239 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wheel and offside rear wheel have slightly corroded spokes,not considered excessive

Pass 24 May 2013 75,471 miles

rear fog lamp not fitted

Fail 23 May 2013 75,471 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear fog lamp not fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,864 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

deep cracks to nearside rear tyre

offside front and nearside rear wheel spokes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 74,863 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

deep cracks to nearside rear tyre

offside front and nearside rear wheel spokes corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres deteriorated/cracked

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

vehicle under body, suspension braking and steering components generally corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 74,385 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres deteriorated/cracked

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

vehicle under body, suspension braking and steering components generally corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,126 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheels spokes corroded

both rear tyre walls cracking

corrosion both lower sills

exhaust rubbers cracking

harsh corrosion underside

nearside front lower sill corroded to excessive but not within a perscribed area

rear bumper support heavy corroded

Fail 25 May 2010 74,125 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wheels spokes corroded

both rear tyre walls cracking

corrosion both lower sills

exhaust rubbers cracking

harsh corrosion underside

nearside front lower sill corroded to excessive but not within a perscribed area

rear bumper support heavy corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2008 74,116 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

screen damaged n/s

Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,116 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

screen damaged n/s

Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,782 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 73,782 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 71,746 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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GKT 53N is a 1975 MG Mgb in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,924 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 Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GKT 53N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 51 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GKT 53N is a 1975 MG Mgb, first registered on 10 January 1975.

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