MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,002 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower trunnion requires lubrication
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
coolant leak at radiator
oil leak
rust on bulkhead
Oil leak
n/s/f lower wing corroded
Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
battery insecure
fuel tank corroded
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
slight dampness on fuel pump
How Reliable is the MG GT?
Based on 3,490 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GTS 848W is a 1981 MG GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1981 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 33,536 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 GTS 848W, 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 45 years old, this MG GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GTS 848W registered?
GTS 848W is a 1981 MG GT, first registered on 1 May 1981.
Is GTS 848W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GTS 848W shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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