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ROD 430H

1970 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,971 mi
Last recorded77,971 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1970 MG Mgf38,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROD 430H
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,971 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,429 miles

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

offside inner wing corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Jun 2008 75,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking at tread

offside rear tyre cacking at tread

Fail 4 Jun 2008 75,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking at tread

offside front tyre cracking outer side wall

Pass 2 Jun 2007 74,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 72,492 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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ROD 430H is a 1970 MG Mgf in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 38,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ROD 430H, 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 56 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ROD 430H registered?

ROD 430H is a 1970 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 January 1970.

Is ROD 430H safe to buy?

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