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KCM 516P

1975 MG GT

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

11,916 mi
Last recorded11,916 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1975 MG GT22,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCM 516P
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 11,916 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 11,485 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 11,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 11,001 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 10,977 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 10,771 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 10,771 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 10,688 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 10,457 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 10,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

long travel in handbrake

Pass 12 May 2011 8,871 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 8,213 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 7,094 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 6,329 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 6,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 5,511 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 5,509 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 4,379 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 4,379 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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KCM 516P is a 1975 MG GT in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1975 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 22,682 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 KCM 516P, 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 51 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KCM 516P registered?

KCM 516P is a 1975 MG GT, first registered on 16 October 1975.

Is KCM 516P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KCM 516P shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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