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JOH 253L

1973 MG GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,602 mi
Last recorded91,602 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1973 MG GT69,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOH 253L
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 91,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,741 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 89,785 miles

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

Play in offside inner steering rack joint under load.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,702 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 88,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 87,083 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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JOH 253L is a 1973 MG GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1973 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 69,344 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 JOH 253L, 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 53 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JOH 253L registered?

JOH 253L is a 1973 MG GT, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is JOH 253L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOH 253L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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