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847 CFR

1970 MG Ta

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,924 mi
Last recorded8,924 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration847 CFR
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 8,924 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 8,168 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 8,165 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 May 2015 7,801 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 7,801 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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)

waterpump excessively worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 7,779 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 7,683 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 7,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 7,271 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 7,220 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 7,215 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the MG Ta?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
222
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 17
Stop lamp not working 15
brake recording little or no effort 13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) 9
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847 CFR is a 1970 MG Ta in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a MG Ta fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 847 CFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Ta typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 56 years old, this MG Ta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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847 CFR is a 1970 MG Ta, first registered on 17 March 1970.

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