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YUV 424T

1979 MG GT

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

60,980 mi
Last recorded60,980 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 MG GT49,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUV 424T
MakeMG
ModelGT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear floor has excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of any body mountings.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear suspension strap worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 60,962 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn into centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear floor has excessive corrosion but not within 30cm of any body mountings.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear suspension strap worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 10,609 miles

n/s/r tyre nearing wear limit

rear exhaust clamp missing

slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

wiper blades poor

Fail 27 Jun 2016 10,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement park brake (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

n/s/r park brake cable fouling leaf spring

n/s/r tyre nearing wear limit

rear exhaust clamp missing

slight corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Jul 2015 10,609 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 10,609 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

n/s/r park brake cable fouling leaf spring

Pass 4 Jul 2014 9,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,530 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 8,481 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 7,614 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

floor corooded outwith prescribed area

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2012 7,587 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

floor corroded outwith prescribed area

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2011 5,819 miles

advise corrosion to jacking points, front floors and rear inner wing edges

could not inspect sill's correctly due to sill covers fitted

o/s sill has body filler over repairs

Fail 13 Jun 2011 5,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise corrosion to jacking points, front floors and rear inner wing edges

could not inspect sill's correctly due to sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2010 1,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside rear re-bound strap deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2010 1,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside rear re-bound strap deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2009 97,505 miles

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

both nearside tyres cracking on side walls

offside door mirror damaged but provides adequate view to rear

offside rear re-bound strap deteriorated

rear bumper not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2008 97,496 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

p;ay on o/s f wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,547 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 96,546 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine mountings worn

rear seat pad insecure

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2006 95,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nsf headlamp not perfect pattern

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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YUV 424T is a 1979 MG GT in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 YUV 424T, 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.

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YUV 424T is a 1979 MG GT, first registered on 9 January 1979.

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