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HTX 681K

1972 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,998 mi
Last recorded8,998 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTX 681K
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 8,998 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 8,998 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 8,735 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 8,426 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 7,718 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 7,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 7,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 6,217 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 5,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 5,717 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 5,358 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 5,358 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 5,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 4,766 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 4,393 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 4,287 miles

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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HTX 681K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HTX 681K, 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 HTX 681K registered?

HTX 681K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 7 April 1972.

Is HTX 681K safe to buy?

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