CarVerify

Free Car Check

JKA 467L

1972 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,726 mi
Last recorded91,726 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKA 467L
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
View full MG Mgb GT reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 91,726 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 91,262 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,819 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,573 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,078 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,246 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 89,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,021 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,866 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,729 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 84,813 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,156 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 83,467 miles

new rear brake shoes fitted need running in.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,801 miles

offside wiper starting to rip

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 2 Jun 2008 82,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside wiper starting to rip

slight play offside front wheel bearing

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 5 Jun 2007 82,256 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,602 miles

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

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
Full MG Mgb GT reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JKA 467L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKA 467L, 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

How do I check the history of JKA 467L?

You can check the full history of JKA 467L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JKA 467L registered?

JKA 467L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is JKA 467L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKA 467L shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JKA 467L have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JKA 467L. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.