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LGO 485K

1972 MG GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,454 mi
Last recorded97,454 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG GT34,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGO 485K
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 97,454 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 97,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 97,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 97,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

very clean for year

Pass 5 Oct 2013 97,350 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 97,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 97,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2011 97,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 97,250 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear axle strap broken

rear offside brake percentage low

Pass 4 Jun 2008 97,059 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 97,040 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 May 2007 96,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2007 96,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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LGO 485K is a 1972 MG GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LGO 485K, 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 LGO 485K registered?

LGO 485K is a 1972 MG GT, first registered on 6 March 1972.

Is LGO 485K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGO 485K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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