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VCW 20R

1976 MG GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,903 mi
Last recorded77,903 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1976 MG GT72,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCW 20R
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 77,903 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 77,072 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 77,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 76,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 75,388 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 75,388 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 74,585 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,057 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 74,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,676 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,672 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,664 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 72,582 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 72,572 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 72,481 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 72,481 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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VCW 20R is a 1976 MG GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 72,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCW 20R, 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 50 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 VCW 20R registered?

VCW 20R is a 1976 MG GT, first registered on 11 August 1976.

Is VCW 20R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCW 20R shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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