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DOL 944V

1980 MG GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,880 mi
Last recorded82,880 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 MG GT63,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOL 944V
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,880 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 82,872 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/ chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,665 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 82,507 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Play in wheel bearing

Nearside Play in top trunnion joint

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 82,311 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 82,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure RUBBING , ON DISC (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 82,296 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY ADVISE REPAIR

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play ADVISE REPAIR (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel advise repair (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 82,290 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY ADVISE REPAIR

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play ADVISE REPAIR (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel advise repair (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 82,224 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 82,154 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,447 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 81,447 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 8 May 2007 80,688 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in o/s kingpin bush

Pass 8 May 2007 80,688 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in o/s kingpin bush

Pass 15 May 2006 79,261 miles

Play in o/s lower trunion-will need grease and/or repair soon

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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DOL 944V is a 1980 MG GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 63,225 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 DOL 944V, 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 46 years old, this MG GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DOL 944V registered?

DOL 944V is a 1980 MG GT, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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