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ONY 442R

1976 MG Mgf

Yellow Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,081 mi
Last recorded63,081 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Mgf19,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONY 442R
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,081 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 63,081 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 63,073 miles

Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened handbrake lever (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust bracket loose

Pass 15 Mar 2008 63,061 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 62,352 miles

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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ONY 442R is a 1976 MG Mgf in Yellow with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 19,880 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 ONY 442R, 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 50 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ONY 442R registered?

ONY 442R is a 1976 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 October 1976.

Is ONY 442R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONY 442R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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