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GDY 221N

1974 MG Mgbgt

Orange Petrol 1978cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,386 mi
Last recorded48,386 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 MG Mgbgt41,555 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDY 221N
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,978cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,386 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,366 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 48,332 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,304 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,276 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 48,276 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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GDY 221N is a 1974 MG Mgbgt in Orange with a 1,978cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 41,555 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDY 221N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 52 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GDY 221N?

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What year was GDY 221N registered?

GDY 221N is a 1974 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 11 October 1974.

Is GDY 221N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDY 221N 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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