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MGJ 85L

1972 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,200 mi
Last recorded71,200 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT55,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGJ 85L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,200 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 71,188 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,826 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,437 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rera diff leaking.o/s and n/s inner sills corroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 70,063 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rera diff leaking.o/s and n/s inner sills corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,330 miles

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

Oil leak

steering box leaking.rear diff leaking.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,848 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 68,326 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s inner sills slightly corroded.rear diff leaking.

Pass 1 May 2009 68,177 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s inner sills and chassis slightly corroded.

rear diff leaking.

Pass 2 May 2008 67,604 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,969 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 66,193 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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MGJ 85L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 55,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGJ 85L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 54 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGJ 85L registered?

MGJ 85L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 8 September 1972.

Is MGJ 85L safe to buy?

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