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GLG 388N

1974 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,821 mi
Last recorded86,821 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1974 MG Mgf71,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLG 388N
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,821 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,572 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 86,404 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 85,189 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 85,150 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2005 85,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GLG 388N is a 1974 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 71,278 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 GLG 388N, 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 52 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GLG 388N registered?

GLG 388N is a 1974 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 November 1974.

Is GLG 388N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLG 388N shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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