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SAL 941L

1973 MG GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,455 mi
Last recorded57,455 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1973 MG GT69,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAL 941L
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 57,455 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 57,453 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 57,325 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Some movement in the front suspension.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 56,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 56,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 56,101 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,925 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,898 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,628 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 55,396 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,396 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,795 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 52,848 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

minor wheel bearing noise from n/s/f.

o/s handbrake showing half the effort of n/s.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 41,876 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 27,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

steering stiff

Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,657 miles

Oil leak

steering stiff

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,965 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 4,252 miles

Centre exhaust brac ket loose and rattling

Rear spring shackle bushes worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SAL 941L is a 1973 MG GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1973 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 69,344 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 SAL 941L, 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 53 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAL 941L registered?

SAL 941L is a 1973 MG GT, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is SAL 941L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAL 941L shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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