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GLP 558J

1971 MG GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,823 mi
Last recorded16,823 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 MG GT51,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLP 558J
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 116,789 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 116,719 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,655 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 16,655 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,541 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 16,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,344 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fail 13 Jun 2006 15,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 15,093 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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GLP 558J is a 1971 MG GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,146 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 GLP 558J, 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 55 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 GLP 558J registered?

GLP 558J is a 1971 MG GT, first registered on 11 June 1971.

Is GLP 558J safe to buy?

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