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3879 PU

1960 MG Sports

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,549 mi
Last recorded44,549 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration3879 PU
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,549 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 44,549 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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3879 PU is a 1960 MG Sports in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3879 PU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was 3879 PU registered?

3879 PU is a 1960 MG Sports, first registered on 19 October 1960.

Is 3879 PU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3879 PU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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