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M977 VJL

1995 MG Unknown

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,072 mi
Last recorded82,072 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM977 VJL
MakeMG
ModelUnknown
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 82,072 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,396 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 80,499 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 79,701 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 79,087 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,775 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,628 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 75,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the MG Unknown?

Based on 711 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
1,492
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 7
Stop lamp not working 7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 5
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5
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M977 VJL is a 1995 MG Unknown in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a MG Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M977 VJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 31 years old, this MG Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M977 VJL?

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What year was M977 VJL registered?

M977 VJL is a 1995 MG Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M977 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M977 VJL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M977 VJL have outstanding finance?

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