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YKD 268J

1971 MG GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,584 mi
Last recorded90,584 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG GT51,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKD 268J
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,584 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,018 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 90,017 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,613 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,613 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,208 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,316 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,530 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,036 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 98,032 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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YKD 268J is a 1971 MG GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YKD 268J, 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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What year was YKD 268J registered?

YKD 268J is a 1971 MG GT, first registered on 27 January 1971.

Is YKD 268J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKD 268J shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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