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GJX 539W

1980 MG GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,770 mi
Last recorded95,770 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 1980 MG GT63,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJX 539W
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 95,770 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 93,153 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 92,822 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 92,822 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2017 92,600 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,930 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,592 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,342 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,181 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 90,803 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,261 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 90,094 miles

Nearside and offside slight movement in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2008 89,562 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 89,089 miles

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

offside bottom king pin joint has slight movement

slight knock on front suspension-no apparent wear in components

Pass 8 May 2006 88,445 miles

both steering rack gaitors cracking

front suspension-slight knock when brakes applied

nearside rear chassis corroding

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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GJX 539W is a 1980 MG GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJX 539W, 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 GJX 539W registered?

GJX 539W is a 1980 MG GT, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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