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HPH 899N

1975 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,492 mi
Last recorded64,492 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1975 MG Mgf63,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPH 899N
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 64,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring rebound strap badly worn

Pass 21 May 2019 64,373 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 64,258 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 64,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking by pump (7.2.3)

Rear Outer Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,205 miles

slight play in both king pins and bushes

Fail 26 Apr 2017 64,205 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged fuel pipe twisted (7.2.2)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

slight play in both king pins and bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,582 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,557 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 62,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,460 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 62,460 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,893 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 61,893 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 60,803 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,022 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 59,441 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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HPH 899N is a 1975 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1975 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 63,994 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 HPH 899N, 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 51 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HPH 899N registered?

HPH 899N is a 1975 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 March 1975.

Is HPH 899N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPH 899N shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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