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GYV 949J

1971 MG GT

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,350 mi
Last recorded88,350 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG GT51,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYV 949J
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,350 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,207 miles

both nearside tyres cracking and splitting

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,995 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,803 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,638 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 87,416 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 87,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 86,904 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front outer sills starting to corrode

rear box to centre clamp missing

Fail 12 Jul 2010 86,903 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2009 86,452 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre is starting to crack in tread pattern

Fail 13 Jul 2009 86,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre is starting to crack in tread pattern

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,037 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 85,465 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit and cracking in tread pattern . offside rear wheel has slightly resricted movement .

Pass 12 Jul 2006 85,224 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 85,223 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 85,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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GYV 949J is a 1971 MG GT in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GYV 949J, 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 GYV 949J registered?

GYV 949J is a 1971 MG GT, first registered on 16 July 1971.

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