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KDT 387P

1975 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,088 mi
Last recorded19,088 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 MG Mgb GT50,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDT 387P
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 19,088 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 16,160 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 15,470 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 15,470 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 14,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 14,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 14,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 13,431 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 13,429 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 12,415 miles

nearside rear end for outer sill corroded

offsides rear inner wing corroed

rad loose on mountings and water leak hose

water leak from heater valve on engine

Fail 15 Dec 2014 12,414 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear end for outer sill corroded

offsides rear inner wing corroed

rad loose on mountings and water leak hose

water leak from heater valve on engine

Fail 5 Dec 2013 10,989 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 10,989 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 9,212 miles

drivers seat loose

Fail 27 Nov 2012 9,206 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

drivers seat loose

Pass 17 Nov 2011 8,126 miles

front bumber mountings to body corroded bolts missing on outer ends

gearbox cross member loose bolt

under bodey is rusty and chassis

Fail 11 Nov 2011 8,069 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

front bumber mountings to body corroded bolts missing on outer ends

gearbox cross member loose bolt

under bodey is rusty and chassis

Pass 19 Nov 2010 5,899 miles

gear box cross member bolt loose and mouting bolt loose

Fail 8 Nov 2010 5,898 miles

Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear box cross member bolt loose and mouting bolt loose

Pass 21 Oct 2009 4,587 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 2,740 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 940 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s rear shock loose,o/s rear bump stop missing,o/s roll bar link missing,o/s roll bar link loose,o/s f shock arm worn.clutch pedal sticking down

Pass 8 Nov 2006 99,288 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 99,285 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear bump stop missing

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2005 97,134 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

oil leak

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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KDT 387P is a 1975 MG Mgb GT in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 50,561 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 KDT 387P, 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 51 years old, this MG Mgb GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KDT 387P is a 1975 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 17 September 1975.

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