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LBA 462V

1979 MG GT

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,837 mi
Last recorded24,837 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 MG GT49,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBA 462V
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 24,837 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 24,798 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 24,708 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 24,628 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,406 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 24,168 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 23,989 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,536 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 23,068 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,568 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INSIDE EDGES,PERISHED SIDEWALLS AND STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND REPORT RECOMMENDED. BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED DEEPLY. REAR BRAKES DRAGGING BADLY.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 21,568 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INSIDE EDGES,PERISHED SIDEWALLS AND STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK AND REPORT RECOMMENDED. BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED DEEPLY. REAR BRAKES DRAGGING BADLY.

Battery insecure

Propshaft component defective

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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LBA 462V is a 1979 MG GT in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBA 462V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LBA 462V registered?

LBA 462V is a 1979 MG GT, first registered on 16 August 1979.

Is LBA 462V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBA 462V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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