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LUW 470K

1972 MG Mgb GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

4,745 mi
Last recorded4,745 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUW 470K
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 4,745 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 4,738 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 4,738 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 4,712 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 4,702 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 4,675 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 4,625 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 4,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 4,609 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 4,609 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 4,605 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 4,595 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 4,595 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2005 4,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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LUW 470K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LUW 470K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LUW 470K?

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What year was LUW 470K registered?

LUW 470K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 April 1972.

Is LUW 470K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUW 470K shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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