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ROI 654

1972 MG Mgb GT

Turquoise Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,594 mi
Last recorded1,594 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROI 654
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 1,594 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 1,364 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 1,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 438 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 1 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,826 miles

corosion to front suspension coil springs

oil leak

some binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

Fail 21 Mar 2016 85,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

corosion to front suspension coil springs

oil leak

some binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,745 miles

oil leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,656 miles

oil leak

slight binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

some binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 85,549 miles

slight platy in steering collumn universal joint

spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,375 miles

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f kingpin bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,281 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f one bump stop missing / other one deteriating

slight binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearings

some play in n/s/r shockabsorber lower bushes

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,131 miles

engine oil leak

slight binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearings slight rough sound but not felt when rotating

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,908 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 84,908 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 84,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front suspension has a rubber bump stop missing and the other slightly perished

Pass 1 Mar 2007 84,615 miles

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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ROI 654 is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Turquoise with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ROI 654, 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 ROI 654?

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What year was ROI 654 registered?

ROI 654 is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is ROI 654 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROI 654 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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