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EPA 816V

1979 MG GT

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

25,360 mi
Last recorded25,360 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 1979 MG GT49,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPA 816V
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 25,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 25,360 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 24,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 24,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 23,819 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 23,819 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded and possable outer as well (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,441 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,091 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 22,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear outer door sill slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 22,472 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear outer door sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 22,284 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 22,284 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 22,025 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,115 miles

offside and nearside front king pins have slight play

offside front foot well corroded andholed but not within 30cm fom braking or steering

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside outer side sill trim insercure

Fail 2 Sep 2009 21,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

offside and nearside front king pins have slight play

offside front foot well corroded andholed but not within 30cm fom braking or steering

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

offside outer side sill trim insercure

Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,255 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front suspension joints slightly worn

offside front floor pan and inner sill corroded to excess but not within limits of a mounting etc

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,643 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 19,641 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre joint leaking slightly

gearbox oil leak

gearbox rubber mountings deteriorated

handbrake travel excessive

nearside front shock absorber leaking slightly

offside front floor/chassis member corroded excessive

offside jacking point corroded excessive

offside reverse light not working

slight play in nearside and offside front king pin lower bushes

slight play in propshaft front universal joint

Pass 17 Aug 2006 18,556 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 16,263 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 16,263 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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EPA 816V is a 1979 MG GT in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1979 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 49,562 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 EPA 816V, 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 47 years old, this MG GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EPA 816V registered?

EPA 816V is a 1979 MG GT, first registered on 7 August 1979.

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