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787 KMG

1957 MG Mga

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,529 mi
Last recorded31,529 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1957 MG Mga54,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration787 KMG
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1957
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 31,529 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 31,524 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2014 31,519 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 31,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,404 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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787 KMG is a 1957 MG Mga in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1957 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 54,699 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 Mga fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 787 KMG, 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 69 years old, this MG Mga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 787 KMG registered?

787 KMG is a 1957 MG Mga, first registered on 21 March 1957.

Is 787 KMG safe to buy?

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