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WVP 302T

1978 MG GT

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,693 mi
Last recorded16,693 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1978 MG GT45,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVP 302T
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,693 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,667 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 16,572 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 16,572 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,742 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,223 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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WVP 302T is a 1978 MG GT in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 45,048 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 WVP 302T, 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 48 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WVP 302T registered?

WVP 302T is a 1978 MG GT, first registered on 13 September 1978.

Is WVP 302T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVP 302T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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