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YLC 151S

1978 MG GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

46,619 mi
Last recorded46,619 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 MG GT45,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLC 151S
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,619 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 46,619 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 45,886 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 45,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,849 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play in front trunions

Pass 23 Dec 2014 45,834 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front wing insecure on lower edge

slight lift in nearside and offside front trunions

Fail 22 Dec 2014 45,833 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

offside front wing insecure on lower edge

slight lift in nearside and offside front trunions

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,774 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 45,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 45,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion blistering at nearside front wheelhousing/bulkhead area

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion blistering at nearside front wheelhousing/bulkhead area

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,733 miles

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

some lift present at king pins both sides

tyrewall perished at nearside rear

Fail 17 Sep 2008 44,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

some lift present at king pins both sides

tyrewall perished at nearside rear

Pass 20 Dec 2007 43,775 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside steering rack gaiter perishing.

nearsidxe rear tyre wall perishing.

slight movement in both king pins.

surface corrosion everywhere.

Fail 19 Dec 2007 43,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside steering rack gaiter perishing.

nearsidxe rear tyre wall perishing.

slight movement in both king pins.

surface corrosion everywhere.

Fail 24 Nov 2007 43,772 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

no rear fog fitted

o/s/f inner wing rusty

n/s outer sill rusty

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front floor pans rusty

both rear floor to sills rusty

both tyres heavy cracked

hand brake high

Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking.

slight lift in both front king pins.

Fail 9 Nov 2006 41,992 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking.

slight lift in both front king pins.

Pass 10 Nov 2005 40,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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YLC 151S is a 1978 MG GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 YLC 151S, 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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YLC 151S is a 1978 MG GT, first registered on 9 March 1978.

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