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GOE 51W

1980 MG GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,441 mi
Last recorded30,441 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 1980 MG GT63,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOE 51W
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 30,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 29,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bottom . outer skin corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 29,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bottom . outer skin corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 29,482 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

battery carrier corroded

front bumper mountings corroded

rev lights not working

shock absorber casings corroded

slight corrosion to rear sill bottoms

Pass 5 Aug 2020 28,970 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2019 27,909 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 27,055 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,735 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 24,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 23,330 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 23,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 20,110 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 17,212 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 11,241 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 6,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 1,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 97,770 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 96,375 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 94,188 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 87,900 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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GOE 51W is a 1980 MG GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GOE 51W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GOE 51W registered?

GOE 51W is a 1980 MG GT, first registered on 22 August 1980.

Is GOE 51W safe to buy?

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