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HGB 485L

1973 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,613 mi
Last recorded13,613 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1973 MG Mgf36,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGB 485L
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 13,613 miles

Both front tyres cracking on the outer side wall

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

no headlight aim check completed because headlights not working

Fail 6 Dec 2013 13,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boith front tyres cracking on the outer side wall

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

no headlight aim check completed because headlights not working

Pass 29 Nov 2012 13,568 miles

battery insecure

lift at steering wheel

Fail 27 Nov 2012 13,567 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

battery insecure

lift at steering wheel

Pass 7 Oct 2011 12,657 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side front tyre slight damage on inner wall

Fail 6 Oct 2011 12,656 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side front tyre slight damage on inner wall

Pass 25 Sep 2010 10,540 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 10,369 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,130 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 10,042 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 9,280 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2004 8,967 miles

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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HGB 485L is a 1973 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 36,761 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 HGB 485L, 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 53 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HGB 485L registered?

HGB 485L is a 1973 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 February 1973.

Is HGB 485L safe to buy?

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