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MIG 778

1977 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,011 mi
Last recorded39,011 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 1977 MG Mgf36,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 778
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 39,011 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 38,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working And off side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And off side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil Leaks (diff)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,295 miles

Gear box oil leaking

Oil leak

oil seal diff leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,169 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 37,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,975 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 36,975 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,917 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,747 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 36,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2008 36,561 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 36,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

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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MIG 778 is a 1977 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 36,832 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 MIG 778, 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 49 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MIG 778 registered?

MIG 778 is a 1977 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 August 1977.

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