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PDX 132M

1974 MG Mgb GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,832 mi
Last recorded97,832 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1974 MG Mgb GT48,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDX 132M
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 97,832 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 97,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2016 95,808 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 95,788 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 95,456 miles

Corrosion O/S/F floor/sill.O/S/inner sill and N/S/Rear.inner wheel ,arch.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,523 miles

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

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

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

O/Inner sill/jacking point coroded.

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 94,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

O/Inner sill/jacking point coroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Slight corrsion O/S/Jacking point.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 92,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Slight corrsion O/S/Jacking point.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,016 miles

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

Corrosion O/S SILL /chassis and front o/s footwell .

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 89,007 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Corrosion O/S SILL /chassis and front o/s footwell .

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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PDX 132M is a 1974 MG Mgb GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 48,092 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 PDX 132M, 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 52 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 PDX 132M registered?

PDX 132M is a 1974 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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