MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
n/sf o/sf n/sr o/sr tyres have age related fractures in tread.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
n/sr o/sr n/sf o/sf tyres all have small aged fractures in tread.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
n/sr o/sr n/sf o/sf tyres all have small aged fractures in tread.
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pipes greased
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
n/s/f suspension lower trunnion joint to wishbone has some free play.
How Reliable is the MG Mgb GT?
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PCW 951T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1979 MG Mgb GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 32,044 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 Mgb GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PCW 951T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG Mgb GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgb GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was PCW 951T registered?
PCW 951T is a 1979 MG Mgb GT, first registered on 1 April 1979.
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