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GLH 866N

1974 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,067 mi
Last recorded23,067 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1974 MG Mgf71,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLH 866N
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,067 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 23,067 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,474 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 19,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

removed air freshner etc from intiror mirror passengers door mirror cloudy?

Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,424 miles

removed air freshner etc from intiror mirror passengers door mirror cloudy?

Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,378 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 14,816 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,584 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight play in both front swivels.

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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GLH 866N is a 1974 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GLH 866N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GLH 866N?

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What year was GLH 866N registered?

GLH 866N is a 1974 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 November 1974.

Is GLH 866N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLH 866N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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