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HGU 177K

1972 MG GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

19,993 mi
Last recorded19,993 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 MG GT34,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 177K
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 19,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 19,992 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,329 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,245 miles

oil leaks

slight corrosion underside

slight play in steering joints

Fail 7 Aug 2015 19,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

oil leaks

slight corrosion underside

slight play in steering joints

Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,133 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,006 miles

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

Offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 19,005 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 18,463 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,645 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 18,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,313 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 18,313 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,161 miles

parking brake has almost no reserve travel

Fail 23 Jul 2009 18,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

parking brake has almost no reserve travel

Pass 30 Jul 2008 18,128 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 18,123 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,056 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 18,056 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 17,731 miles

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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HGU 177K is a 1972 MG GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HGU 177K, 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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What year was HGU 177K registered?

HGU 177K is a 1972 MG GT, first registered on 5 April 1972.

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The MOT history for HGU 177K shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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