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JYA 794K

1972 MG Mgb GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,679 mi
Last recorded35,679 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYA 794K
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,679 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

drivers sill at rear showing signs of corosion

Fail 14 Apr 2017 35,649 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped across front bulkhead (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all exhaust joints leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt /nut loose (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt /nut loose (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose locking nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

drivers sill at rear showing signs of corosion

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,065 miles

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

offside rear tyre heavy perished

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2014 35,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside mirror missing

offside rear tyre heavy perished

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 11 May 2009 33,592 miles

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

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

Fail 29 Apr 2009 33,592 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

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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JYA 794K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JYA 794K, 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.

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What year was JYA 794K registered?

JYA 794K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 2 March 1972.

Is JYA 794K safe to buy?

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