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KNG 780L

1973 MG GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,414 mi
Last recorded28,414 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1973 MG GT69,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNG 780L
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,414 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 28,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,833 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,357 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise slight petrol smell

o/s/ rear suspension rubber rebound strap broken

windscreen washers only just hit screen

Pass 7 Jun 2013 24,560 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,019 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise rear suspension rubber rebound strap broken

Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,435 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear rebound strap for axle broken

slight petrol smell

Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,458 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 18,256 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 18,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 18,120 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2006 18,104 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KNG 780L is a 1973 MG GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1973 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 69,344 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 KNG 780L, 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 53 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KNG 780L registered?

KNG 780L is a 1973 MG GT, first registered on 12 February 1973.

Is KNG 780L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNG 780L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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