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UKG 942J

1971 MG GT

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,544 mi
Last recorded14,544 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 MG GT51,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKG 942J
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 14,544 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 13,946 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 13,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 13,476 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 13,474 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

front lower wings loose

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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UKG 942J is a 1971 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 1971 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,146 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 UKG 942J, 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 55 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UKG 942J registered?

UKG 942J is a 1971 MG GT, first registered on 4 January 1971.

Is UKG 942J safe to buy?

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