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VWS 977K

1971 MG GT

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,916 mi
Last recorded5,916 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 1971 MG GT51,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWS 977K
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 5,916 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 5,807 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust fouling the floorpan and nearside rear shock absorber mounting bolt

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 29 Mar 2018 5,181 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 4,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 4,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 4,190 miles

Oil leak

slight play in near side and off side front king pins.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 3,714 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

batterys insecure

drivers floor holed, not in prescribed area.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 3,714 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

batterys insecure

drivers floor holed, not in prescribed area.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 3,448 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

brake back plates at rear contaminated with oil

nearside rear inner sill corroding

offside front upper bush badly split and deteriorated

oil leak

rear floors weld repairs

rear panel corroding

suspension bushes splitting

Fail 4 Apr 2012 3,448 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

brake back plates at rear contaminated with oil

nearside rear inner sill corroding

offside front upper bush badly split and deteriorated

oil leak

rear floors weld repairs

rear panel corroding

suspension bushes splitting

Pass 9 Mar 2011 2,919 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 2,241 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 2,241 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 2,234 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 2,234 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 2,228 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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VWS 977K is a 1971 MG GT in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 MG GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,146 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 VWS 977K, 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 55 years old, this MG GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWS 977K registered?

VWS 977K is a 1971 MG GT, first registered on 12 November 1971.

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