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ORL 319

1978 MG GT

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,156 mi
Last recorded24,156 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 MG GT45,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORL 319
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 24,156 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 24,156 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 24,156 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,945 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,540 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 21,975 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,589 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 21,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine over heated and boiled over.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,569 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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ORL 319 is a 1978 MG GT in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ORL 319, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ORL 319?

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What year was ORL 319 registered?

ORL 319 is a 1978 MG GT, first registered on 12 January 1978.

Is ORL 319 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORL 319 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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