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SJT 55K

1972 MG Mgb

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,330 mi
Last recorded35,330 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJT 55K
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 35,330 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 31,097 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 31,095 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump unions (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 28,400 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 26,108 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 26,108 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,787 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,310 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,873 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,272 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,191 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 23,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 22,275 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

leak from radiator cap

oil leak from engine & gearbox

Pass 28 May 2009 21,602 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 21,596 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,518 miles

Slight play in off side rear wheel bearing.

there is an oil leak from the engine - oil is dripping on to off side front lower arm this has caused the bushes to swell.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,918 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,160 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 19,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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SJT 55K is a 1972 MG Mgb in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,860 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJT 55K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJT 55K registered?

SJT 55K is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 16 June 1972.

Is SJT 55K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJT 55K shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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