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STK 600L

1972 MG Mgb GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,576 mi
Last recorded43,576 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTK 600L
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 43,576 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 43,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rebound strap deteriorated

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,765 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,414 miles

Nearside Front brake grabbing

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,293 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 41,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (corrosion) (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2014 41,124 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 41,124 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jan 2013 41,116 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

no test nearside wheel bearing

no test offside front wheelbearing

no test offside rrar wheelbearing

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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STK 600L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 STK 600L, 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

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What year was STK 600L registered?

STK 600L is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is STK 600L safe to buy?

The MOT history for STK 600L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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