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RYJ 694R

1977 MG GT

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,247 mi
Last recorded47,247 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 MG GT58,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYJ 694R
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 47,247 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front play in kingpin

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front play in kingpin

Fail 17 Jul 2018 47,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.519% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carburettors area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front play in king pin

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front play in king pin

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,971 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 46,971 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 46,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front lower wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

slight play o/s/f lower king pin and bush

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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RYJ 694R is a 1977 MG GT in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RYJ 694R, 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 RYJ 694R registered?

RYJ 694R is a 1977 MG GT, first registered on 10 May 1977.

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