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RFK 21W

1980 MG GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,185 mi
Last recorded33,185 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 MG GT63,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFK 21W
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 33,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 33,144 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 33,144 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/rear wing (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 30 Apr 2015 32,715 miles

indicators blinking at low rate on idle speed

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,670 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 30,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 27,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 26,416 miles

Near side rear fog lamp not working.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,229 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 26,229 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,924 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 25,924 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,319 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 25,317 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside front lower wishbone bushes worn

Offside front lower wishbone bushes worn

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,510 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 23,510 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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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RFK 21W is a 1980 MG GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 63,225 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 RFK 21W, 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 46 years old, this MG GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RFK 21W registered?

RFK 21W is a 1980 MG GT, first registered on 12 December 1980.

Is RFK 21W safe to buy?

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