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NTA 198W

1981 MG GT

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,892 mi
Last recorded15,892 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1981 MG GT33,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTA 198W
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 15,892 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 14,091 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 12,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 12,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension Bushes Perished

Fail 26 Apr 2022 12,020 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated Crumbling Apart (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust Clamps Corroded Or Missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension Bushes Perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,017 miles

rear foot brakes unbalanced

Pass 6 Mar 2014 11,597 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 11,319 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 11,030 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

hazard warning lamps flahing slightly fast

off side windscreen washer poor

rear foot brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 21 Mar 2012 11,030 miles

hazard warning lamps flahing slightly fast

off side windscreen washer poor

rear foot brakes slightly unbalanced

Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,525 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 9,767 miles

exhaust emissions on limit

front brakes slightly unbalanced

washers poor

Pass 11 Mar 2009 9,188 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,785 miles

ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP FEED WIRE LOOSE

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 7,894 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 7,894 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 7,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 7,257 miles

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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NTA 198W is a 1981 MG GT in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 33,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NTA 198W, 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 45 years old, this MG GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NTA 198W registered?

NTA 198W is a 1981 MG GT, first registered on 18 February 1981.

Is NTA 198W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTA 198W shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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