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SCU 587K

1972 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,780 mi
Last recorded65,780 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Mgf15,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCU 587K
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,780 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,734 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 65,580 miles

n/s side rear axle strap broken

Fail 5 Apr 2014 65,580 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s side rear axle strap broken

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,927 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2011 64,911 miles

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/F head light dim

N/S/F inner wing corroded

N/S/F wing corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 64,907 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/F head light dim

N/S/F inner wing corroded

N/S/F wing corroded

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,902 miles

nsf inner wing corrision

nsf wing corrision

Pass 28 Oct 2008 64,898 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 64,894 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osf inner seal coriosion

Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,886 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 64,886 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 64,865 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 64,861 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SCU 587K is a 1972 MG Mgf in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 15,967 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 SCU 587K, 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 54 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 SCU 587K registered?

SCU 587K is a 1972 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 May 1972.

Is SCU 587K safe to buy?

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