MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wing to sill corroded
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wing to sill corroded
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all underbody steering and suspension components have surface corrosion
engine missfire
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine mountings splitting. o/s steering rack slight play. n/s front suspension trunnion slight play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TUX 959S is a 1978 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 50,569 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 TUX 959S, 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 48 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TUX 959S registered?
TUX 959S is a 1978 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 March 1978.
Is TUX 959S safe to buy?
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