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PVT 449W

1981 MG GT

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,059 mi
Last recorded35,059 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 MG GT33,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVT 449W
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 35,059 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 34,982 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 34,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wing corroded at bottom

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 34,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wing corroded at bottom

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,558 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 34,071 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 33,781 miles

Advise all four tyres age cracking

Advise front and rear brakes require service

Advise oil visible nearside rear half shaft

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,489 miles

Advise all four tyres age cracking

Advise nearside rear half shaft oil leak.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,154 miles

Advise all four tyres age cracking to walls

Advise oil leak to nearside rear half shaft.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,980 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,798 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,589 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,546 miles

advise nearside rear half shaft damp

Fail 5 Jun 2009 32,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise nearside rear half shaft damp

Fail 11 May 2007 32,541 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 32,541 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 32,118 miles

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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PVT 449W is a 1981 MG GT in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PVT 449W, 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 PVT 449W registered?

PVT 449W is a 1981 MG GT, first registered on 11 March 1981.

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