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AKU 36L

1973 MG GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,618 mi
Last recorded37,618 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG GT69,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKU 36L
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 37,618 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Valance (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 37,327 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 36,819 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

silencer mounting rubbers weak rear box

Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,526 miles

both rear shocks has slight misting of oil

corrosion to under body components

exhaust noisy

slight noise from diff

Fail 3 Aug 2012 36,492 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

advise lift in king pins

corrosion on underbody components

exhaust noisy

rear half-shaft oil seal starting to leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

corrosion on underbody in places,..and underbody components

lift in front king pins

nearside rear half shaft oil seal leaking,...not effecting brake performance

play in nearside rear wheel bearing,..not excessive

rear tyre treads wearing low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

corrosion on underbody,and uderbody components

lift in front king pins

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2010 36,051 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

corrosion on underbody,and uderbody components

lift in front king pins

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2009 35,521 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advist lift in offside and nearside front kingpins

slight leak from nearside rear halfshaft

Fail 1 May 2009 35,511 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advist lift in offside and nearside front kingpins

slight leak from nearside rear halfshaft

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,031 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,900 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 33,900 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,907 miles

How Reliable is the MG GT?

Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 114
brake binding 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 68
Steering rack gaiter split 63
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AKU 36L is a 1973 MG GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 69,344 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 GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKU 36L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKU 36L registered?

AKU 36L is a 1973 MG GT, first registered on 12 January 1973.

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