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MEC 1P

1976 MG GT

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,560 mi
Last recorded52,560 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1976 MG GT72,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEC 1P
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,560 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 52,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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MEC 1P is a 1976 MG GT in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 72,672 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 MEC 1P, 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 50 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 MEC 1P registered?

MEC 1P is a 1976 MG GT, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is MEC 1P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEC 1P shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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