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JRN 887S

1978 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

23,261 mi
Last recorded23,261 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2006
Typical for 1978 MG Mgf50,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRN 887S
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2006 23,261 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 23,218 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2005 22,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2005 22,799 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2005 22,773 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brakes binding slightly

replacement of nearside front brake hose

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2005 22,747 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

front brakes binding slightly

replacment of nearside front brake hose

sill covers fitted

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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JRN 887S is a 1978 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 50,569 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 JRN 887S, 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 48 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 JRN 887S?

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What year was JRN 887S registered?

JRN 887S is a 1978 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is JRN 887S safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRN 887S shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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