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RET 725M

1974 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,278 mi
Last recorded71,278 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1974 MG Mgf71,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRET 725M
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,278 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 71,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,269 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 70,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,203 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 70,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 69,893 miles

/cracks in both front wheel outer tyre walls

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracks in both rear wheel tyre outer tyre walls

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

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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RET 725M is a 1974 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 71,278 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 RET 725M, 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 52 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 RET 725M?

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What year was RET 725M registered?

RET 725M is a 1974 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 June 1974.

Is RET 725M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RET 725M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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