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GTS 848W

1981 MG GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,002 mi
Last recorded35,002 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1981 MG GT33,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTS 848W
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2015 35,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,337 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f lower wing corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,106 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 31,102 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,839 miles

battery insecure

fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,151 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,388 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,477 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 24,416 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,302 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 22,301 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 22,299 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,924 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 19,920 miles

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.

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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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.

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