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UOJ 537S

1978 MG Tf

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,754 mi
Last recorded54,754 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOJ 537S
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,754 miles

Oil leak

Rear diff. leaking.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 54,754 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear diff. leaking.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,723 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 54,723 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,684 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,643 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,635 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 54,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,597 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 54,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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UOJ 537S is a 1978 MG Tf in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UOJ 537S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 48 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UOJ 537S registered?

UOJ 537S is a 1978 MG Tf, first registered on 25 May 1978.

Is UOJ 537S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOJ 537S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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