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YMX 873T

1978 MG GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

31,456 mi
Last recorded31,456 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 MG GT45,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMX 873T
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 31,456 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 31,443 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 31,425 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 31,406 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 31,390 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 31,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 31,378 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 31,378 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 31,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 31,237 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,222 miles

Oil leak o/s/r hub

Fail 18 Sep 2017 31,222 miles

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

Oil leak o/s/r hub

Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,110 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 31,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 30,957 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 30,504 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,099 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 29,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 28,132 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 27,036 miles

All arm bushes dederiorated

NS Steering rack gaiter cracking

NSF Suspension upper arm rear bush slight movement

Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,203 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 21,289 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 21,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

VIN Plate not fitted too vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2007 18,969 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 18,940 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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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YMX 873T is a 1978 MG GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YMX 873T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YMX 873T registered?

YMX 873T is a 1978 MG GT, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is YMX 873T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMX 873T shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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