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MGT 77V

1979 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 5733cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,669 mi
Last recorded50,669 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGT 77V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,452 miles

Offside under wing inner arches corroded but not within prescribed areas and not exessive

coil springs corroded but complete

signs of weld repairs present

speedo drive seal leaking oil

under body is under sealed and difficult to inspect

Fail 25 Jul 2017 50,443 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured under body (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area to under body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area to under body (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside under wing inner arches corroded but not within prescribed areas and not exessive

coil springs corroded but complete

signs of weld repairs present

speedo drive seal leaking oil

under body is under sealed and difficult to inspect

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,231 miles

Some welding jobs done satisfactory

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,981 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 49,981 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,904 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 49,862 miles

all welding coverd

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,454 miles

ALL INNER SILL COVERED BY UNDERSILL

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,319 miles

all under body covered with undersill and wax oil

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,983 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 44,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,860 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 42,824 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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MGT 77V is a 1979 Ford Capri in Blue with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 52,230 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 Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGT 77V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 47 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGT 77V registered?

MGT 77V is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 September 1979.

Is MGT 77V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGT 77V shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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