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GTL 502

1953 MG Sports

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,013 mi
Last recorded38,013 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTL 502
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 38,013 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 37,665 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 37,327 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,848 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 36,207 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,705 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 35,131 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 34,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,658 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,723 miles

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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GTL 502 is a 1953 MG Sports in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GTL 502, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GTL 502?

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What year was GTL 502 registered?

GTL 502 is a 1953 MG Sports, first registered on 23 May 1953.

Is GTL 502 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTL 502 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GTL 502 have outstanding finance?

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