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JRO 72K

1971 MG GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,380 mi
Last recorded95,380 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1971 MG GT51,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRO 72K
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 95,380 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 95,291 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 94,996 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,765 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,587 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 94,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 94,290 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,582 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,221 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 92,676 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 92,676 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,407 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 92,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 91,858 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 91,277 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 91,274 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 90,395 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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JRO 72K is a 1971 MG GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,146 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JRO 72K, 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 55 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRO 72K registered?

JRO 72K is a 1971 MG GT, first registered on 29 October 1971.

Is JRO 72K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRO 72K shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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