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COV 238K

1972 MG Tf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,847 mi
Last recorded25,847 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOV 238K
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 25,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 May 2016 25,168 miles

Front oil leeks

Rear no tow bar fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 25,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Front oil leeks

Rear no tow bar fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 24,693 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 May 2015 24,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 May 2014 23,995 miles

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2013 23,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 May 2012 22,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 22,240 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2010 21,806 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2009 21,375 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2008 21,023 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,755 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 20,755 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 20,261 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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COV 238K is a 1972 MG Tf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying COV 238K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 54 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was COV 238K registered?

COV 238K is a 1972 MG Tf, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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