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RCU 194S

1977 MG GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,726 mi
Last recorded28,726 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1977 MG GT58,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCU 194S
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 28,726 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 28,723 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 28,477 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 28,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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RCU 194S is a 1977 MG GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 58,946 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 RCU 194S, 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 49 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RCU 194S registered?

RCU 194S is a 1977 MG GT, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is RCU 194S safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCU 194S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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