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JRX 820L

1972 MG GT

Blue Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,659 mi
Last recorded41,659 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1972 MG GT34,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRX 820L
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 41,659 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 41,658 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 41,641 miles

extensive welding to chassis

some imbalance in front sevice brake

some play in rack and pinion steering

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,616 miles

extensive welding to chassis

Pass 1 Jul 2012 41,418 miles

car lower on o/s

low handbrake effiency on n/s

Pass 8 May 2011 40,979 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front suspension bottom arm bushes worn

extensive welding to chassis and body

low effiency handbrake reading

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,732 miles

Light wiper marks on screen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Osr leaf spring eye bush slightly deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 40,730 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrosion to all underside and all components

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,171 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 40,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2007 39,514 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 39,514 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2006 37,422 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2006 37,422 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear inner arches,both chassis,floors,crossmembers,inner and outer sills in a rusty condition

rear flexy pipe in a poor condition

rear spring weak/bushes worn

steering uj worn

underside of veicle in a rusty condition and heavily welded

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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JRX 820L is a 1972 MG GT in Blue with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JRX 820L, 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 JRX 820L registered?

JRX 820L is a 1972 MG GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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