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NWC 12

1976 MG GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,675 mi
Last recorded87,675 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1976 MG GT72,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWC 12
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 87,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,118 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,387 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 79,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust deteriorating and rear mounts broken

headlamps poor image

nearside front door has corrosion

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

offside rear wheel arch outer sill and wing corroded close to excess

offside top sill has corrosion

rear axle straps deteriorated

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,824 miles

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

both headlamp images poor

both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,824 miles

both headlamp images poor

both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,790 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 68,234 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 74,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2007 72,558 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 72,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2006 69,841 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 69,814 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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NWC 12 is a 1976 MG GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NWC 12, 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.

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What year was NWC 12 registered?

NWC 12 is a 1976 MG GT, first registered on 12 October 1976.

Is NWC 12 safe to buy?

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