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OJY 471S

1978 MG GT

Brown Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,054 mi
Last recorded96,054 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1978 MG GT45,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJY 471S
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 96,054 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 96,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front no plate cracked

off side front floor holed [out side 30cm of suspension]

Pass 15 Aug 2007 95,449 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 95,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 94,539 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 94,539 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

emission readings high but just passed

front and rear number plates are cracked

one of rear silencer rubber mountings slightly deteriated

slight play to both steering arm inner joints

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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OJY 471S is a 1978 MG GT in Brown with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 45,048 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 OJY 471S, 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 48 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OJY 471S registered?

OJY 471S is a 1978 MG GT, first registered on 22 March 1978.

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