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GPH 345

1938 MG Ta

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,352 mi
Last recorded12,352 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1938 MG Ta7,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPH 345
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1938
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 12,352 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 10,355 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2009 10,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 9,644 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 9,643 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the MG Ta?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
222
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 17
Stop lamp not working 15
brake recording little or no effort 13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) 9
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GPH 345 is a 1938 MG Ta in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1938 MG Ta models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 7,420 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 Ta fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GPH 345, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Ta typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 88 years old, this MG Ta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GPH 345?

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What year was GPH 345 registered?

GPH 345 is a 1938 MG Ta, first registered on 11 May 1938.

Is GPH 345 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPH 345 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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