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XFK 363K

1972 MG Mgb GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,849 mi
Last recorded18,849 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb GT41,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFK 363K
MakeMG
ModelMgb GT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 18,849 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 18,410 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 18,410 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

general surface corrosion on underside vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2016 17,659 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

general surface corrosion on underside vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,888 miles

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

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

slight play in rear prop shaft joint

Pass 1 Jul 2014

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 16,156 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 16,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 16,146 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 May 2012 15,890 miles

free play in n/side & o/side steering & suspension king pin assemblies.

n/side front brake pad's wearing very low.

oil present at the n/side rear brake back plate.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,378 miles

oil at & around rear n/side brake back plate.

slight free play in n/side & o/side front king pins.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 15,378 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

oil at & around rear n/side brake back plate.

slight free play in n/side & o/side front king pins.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,082 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 15,082 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/side jacking point corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,811 miles

o/side front flexibler brake hose cracking.

rear flexible brake hose ferrule deteriating.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,787 miles

o/side front flexible brake hose cracking.

rear flexible brake hose corroded ferrule.

slight free play in front suspension king pins.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 11,787 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/side front flexible brake hose cracking.

rear flexible brake hose corroded ferrule.

slight free play in front suspension king pins.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 11,409 miles

front & rear flexible brake hoses have corroded ferrules.

handbrake travel long.

oil present at the rear n/side brake back plate.

slight free play in the n/side front suspension kingpin.

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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XFK 363K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XFK 363K, 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.

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XFK 363K is a 1972 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 21 April 1972.

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