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EFC 519V

1980 MG GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,255 mi
Last recorded63,255 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 MG GT63,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 519V
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 63,255 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,912 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 62,912 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 62,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 62,090 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 61,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 61,386 miles

Nearside Front trunions slight play

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 61,385 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper brackets exposed bumper missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front trunions slight play

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 59,340 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 59,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,959 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 58,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor rail (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,751 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 57,431 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,431 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,126 miles

nearside by jacking point inner rust corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2012 56,125 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside by jacking point inner rust corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,295 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 53,295 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EFC 519V is a 1980 MG GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EFC 519V, 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 EFC 519V registered?

EFC 519V is a 1980 MG GT, first registered on 5 July 1980.

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