MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,771 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slight noise.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
strong fuel smell in vehicle
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
strong fuel smell in vehicle
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
o/s door mirror cracked
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
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
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
o/s door mirror cracked
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
o/s door mirror cracked
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.
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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.
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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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