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ESG 170S

1978 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

11,771 mi
Last recorded11,771 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Mgf50,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESG 170S
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 11,771 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 11,723 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 11,692 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 11,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 11,655 miles

strong fuel smell in vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2014 11,654 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 11,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

strong fuel smell in vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2012 10,945 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 10,945 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 10,655 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 10,655 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 10,500 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 10,500 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 10,430 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2009 10,428 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2008 10,356 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2007 10,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 10,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 9,909 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2006 9,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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ESG 170S is a 1978 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 50,569 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ESG 170S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 48 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ESG 170S?

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What year was ESG 170S registered?

ESG 170S is a 1978 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 June 1978.

Is ESG 170S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESG 170S shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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