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778 ACV

1972 MG Mga

Red Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,023 mi
Last recorded66,023 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration778 ACV
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,023 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Aug 2016 65,969 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,912 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,804 miles

gearbox mounting deteriorated

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,709 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,672 miles

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

offside rear axle support strap perished

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 18 May 2010 65,501 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Dec 2008 65,397 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 64,647 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 64,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the MG Mga?

Based on 3,780 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 65
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
brake binding 42
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778 ACV is a 1972 MG Mga in Red with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a MG Mga fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 778 ACV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mga typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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778 ACV is a 1972 MG Mga, first registered on 20 September 1972.

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