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KWA 158P

1975 MG GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

62,856 mi
Last recorded62,856 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1975 MG GT22,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWA 158P
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,856 miles

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

some deterioration in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some corrosion to floor pans front

Fail 14 Jun 2017 62,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some corrosion to floor pans front

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres are worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 May 2014 62,429 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres are wearing on edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,236 miles

play in both steering rack end joints

Fail 25 Jun 2013 62,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

play in both steering rack end joints

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,939 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 61,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,466 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,065 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2010 61,065 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2009 60,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

hand brake poor

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,579 miles

hand brake poor

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jun 2009 60,576 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 60,573 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 60,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,045 miles

Some fibreglass on rear spring hanger & sills

Pass 15 Nov 2005 59,729 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 59,725 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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KWA 158P is a 1975 MG GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KWA 158P, 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.

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KWA 158P is a 1975 MG GT, first registered on 15 August 1975.

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