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GYL 464J

1971 MG GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,708 mi
Last recorded62,708 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1971 MG GT51,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYL 464J
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 62,708 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,703 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 50,700 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,087 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 50,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,997 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,415 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear springs corroded

slight play in rack

washers very slow to operate but do give suffiecient water to screen

windscreen wiper linkage in poor condition but does give a wide clear arc across width of screen

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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GYL 464J is a 1971 MG GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,146 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GYL 464J, 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.

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What year was GYL 464J registered?

GYL 464J is a 1971 MG GT, first registered on 8 June 1971.

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