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LPH 388W

1980 MG GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,230 mi
Last recorded13,230 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1980 MG GT63,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPH 388W
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 13,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 13,027 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 12,897 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 12,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 11,564 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 11,562 miles

Emissions not tested needs adjustment (7.3.A.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 11,539 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 11,422 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 11,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,343 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion to all braking and suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 11,269 miles

Indicator flash rate slow on idle but still within limits

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded but not excessively

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

Offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded but not excessively

Offside and nearside rear axle retaining straps perrished

Slight lateral play in offside front kingpin

Slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Slight play in offside front upper kingpin bush

Fail 28 Sep 2013 11,261 miles

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

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

Indicator flash rate slow on idle but still within limits

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded but not excessively

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

Offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded but not excessively

Offside and nearside rear axle retaining straps perrished

Slight lateral play in offside front kingpin

Slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Slight play in offside front upper kingpin bush

Pass 6 Oct 2012 11,077 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 11,074 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

slight play in offside front lower trunnion

Pass 11 Jul 2011 10,960 miles

slight blow on exhaust middle joint

Pass 14 Dec 2009 10,955 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front lower joints slight play.

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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LPH 388W is a 1980 MG GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 63,225 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 LPH 388W, 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 46 years old, this MG GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LPH 388W registered?

LPH 388W is a 1980 MG GT, first registered on 29 September 1980.

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