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HNK 789L

1972 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,221 mi
Last recorded12,221 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Mgf15,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNK 789L
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 12,221 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 12,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 11,885 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 11,844 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 11,301 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2016 10,048 miles

slight oil leak on engine/gearbox and rear differential

Fail 4 May 2016 10,048 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber (7.1.1)

slight oil leak on engine/gearbox and rear differential

Pass 17 Mar 2015 9,242 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 9,239 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 8,793 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 8,793 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 8,193 miles

osf wheel rim bent

steering column bush slightly worn

Fail 26 Sep 2012 8,081 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 6,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 6,277 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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HNK 789L is a 1972 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 15,967 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 HNK 789L, 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 54 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HNK 789L registered?

HNK 789L is a 1972 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 August 1972.

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