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AFM 486A

1963 MG Sports

Cream Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,645 mi
Last recorded28,645 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFM 486A
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1963
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,645 miles

Gearbox noisey

Slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 2 Nov 2015 28,342 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 28,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 27,676 miles

Diff / engine oil slight leak

Prop shaft worn slightly

Rear leaf spring bush worn

Rear wheel bearing slight noise n/side

Pass 19 Nov 2013 27,043 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 27,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,449 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 26,449 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,750 miles

Slight oil leak engine & Diff

Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,696 miles

Engine oil leaking slightly

Fuel pump worn

Rear diff leaking oil slightly

front n/side wheel bearing slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2009 22,735 miles

Co level high

Engine oil leak

F/n/side king pin slight play

Rear o/side axle seal leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,329 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 21,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,096 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 21,007 miles

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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AFM 486A is a 1963 MG Sports in Cream with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFM 486A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was AFM 486A registered?

AFM 486A is a 1963 MG Sports, first registered on 1 July 1963.

Is AFM 486A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFM 486A shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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