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TSN 608M

1973 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,485 mi
Last recorded41,485 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Mgf36,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSN 608M
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 41,485 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 40,938 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,338 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 40,338 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,155 miles

Cutch slave cylinder leaking (not on brake circuit)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2013 40,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Cutch slave cylinder leaking (not on brake circuit)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 39,932 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,841 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front anti roll bar rubbers worn

gear box mount worn

slight wear in trunnions

Fail 9 Jul 2008 39,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front anti roll bar rubbers worn

gear box mount worn

slight wear in trunnions

battery boxes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 39,837 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 39,837 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

PLAY IN ALL FRON TRUNIONS †PLAY IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL †PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,470 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 39,470 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

play in upper steering u j †all front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated †rear chassis rusty

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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TSN 608M is a 1973 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 36,761 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 TSN 608M, 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 53 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSN 608M registered?

TSN 608M is a 1973 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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