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MGK 807V

1979 Lomax 223

Red Petrol 602cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,138 mi
Last recorded8,138 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Lomax 22345,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGK 807V
MakeLomax
Model223
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine602cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 8,138 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 7,470 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 7,429 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014

slight play on steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2013 7,293 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 6,986 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 6,469 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 5,375 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 5,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 3,691 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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2006 3,543 miles

How Reliable is the Lomax 223?

Based on 905 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 10
parking brake recording little or no effort 10
position lamp(s) not working 7
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
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MGK 807V is a 1979 Lomax 223 in Red with a 602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1979 Lomax 223 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 45,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lomax 223 fails its MOT is axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGK 807V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lomax 223 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Lomax 223 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MGK 807V?

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What year was MGK 807V registered?

MGK 807V is a 1979 Lomax 223, first registered on 13 October 1979.

Is MGK 807V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGK 807V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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