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WMA 668J

1971 MG GT

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,974 mi
Last recorded32,974 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG GT51,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMA 668J
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 32,974 miles

rust forming on nearside outer sill panel

Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,229 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,455 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 8 Apr 2015 31,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Emission High ... However excempt.

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

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

Some repairs have been poorly repaired.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 30,357 miles

Advise h/brake is getting high. advise to check and adjust.

Advise rear leaf spring bushes are starting to perish. advise to replace.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 30,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise h/brake is getting high. advise to check and adjust.

Advise rear leaf spring bushes are starting to perish. advise to replace.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust security poor

minor oil weeps

normal corrosion

reverse lamps inoperative

slight bind front wheels

slight movement in king pins

Fail 21 Nov 2012 29,773 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust security poor

minor oil weeps

reverse lamps inoperative

slight bind front wheels

slight movement in king pins

vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,146 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 29,146 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,447 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 28,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,229 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 28,229 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 28,213 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,612 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside battery earth lead in very poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,279 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 27,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,775 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 25,574 miles

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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WMA 668J is a 1971 MG GT in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WMA 668J, 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.

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WMA 668J is a 1971 MG GT, first registered on 4 March 1971.

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