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BMV 797T

1978 MG GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,693 mi
Last recorded77,693 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 1978 MG GT45,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMV 797T
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 77,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 23 Mar 2020 77,655 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Wipers poor

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,955 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 76,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,517 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 75,437 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,085 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 73,300 miles

front crossmember rusty

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre treads wearing on edges

oil leak

play in steering rack

slight lift n/s/f king pin

Fail 29 Jun 2013 73,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front crossmember rusty

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre treads wearing on edges

oil leak

play in steering rack

slight lift n/s/f king pin

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,235 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2010 73,073 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 73,026 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,706 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 72,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

o/s rear n/s front tyres worn low on edges

streeing rack showing wear at o/s bush

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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BMV 797T is a 1978 MG GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 45,048 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 BMV 797T, 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 48 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BMV 797T registered?

BMV 797T is a 1978 MG GT, first registered on 21 December 1978.

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