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COV 999K

1972 MG GT

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,044 mi
Last recorded50,044 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG GT34,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOV 999K
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,044 miles

Boot not secured in closed position

Brake pedal mounting area corroded

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

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

Wiper motot mounting area corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 50,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Boot not secured in closed position

Brake pedal mounting area corroded

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

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

Wiper motot mounting area corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 49,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2014 49,991 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 49,361 miles

Clutch slave cylinder hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside front king pin has slight play

Offside front king pin has slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,780 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,209 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,231 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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COV 999K is a 1972 MG GT in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 34,909 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 COV 999K, 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 54 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COV 999K registered?

COV 999K is a 1972 MG GT, first registered on 27 March 1972.

Is COV 999K safe to buy?

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