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SVP 296S

1977 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,309 mi
Last recorded7,309 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1977 MG Mgf36,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVP 296S
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 7,309 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 7,298 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

stone chip to screen

surface cracks to offside rear tyre

underbody corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2007 5,910 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 5,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

noted front screen repared

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2006 5,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 3,141 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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SVP 296S is a 1977 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVP 296S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SVP 296S registered?

SVP 296S is a 1977 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 October 1977.

Is SVP 296S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVP 296S 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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