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VLX 407

1958 MG Mga

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,432 mi
Last recorded29,432 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1958 MG Mga20,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLX 407
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1958
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,432 miles

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

General deteriation in all switches

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight bend at nearside front wheel

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front indicator bulb replaced

Fail 20 Aug 2012 29,430 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

General deteriation in all switches

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight bend at nearside front wheel

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front indicator bulb replaced

Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,363 miles

Slight room offside end of rack

Sills and rear floor rusty

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

Nearside front and offside rear wheels slightly damaged

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 29,362 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside front and offside rear wheels slightly damaged

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sills and rear floor rusty

Slight room offside end of rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,292 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,197 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,079 miles

Slight signs of oil on rear dampers

Fail 8 Aug 2008 29,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Slight signs of oil on rear dampers

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,918 miles

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

Minor cracks on whheel rim .

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 28,907 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight wear at ends of rack . †

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2005 28,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dent in fuel tank

rear exhaust hanger deteriating

slight wear at offside of steering rack

some slight movement on both lower trunnion threads

Fail 23 Jun 2005 28,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dent in fuel tank

rear exhaust hanger deteriating

slight wear at offside of steering rack

some slight movement on both lower trunnion threads

How Reliable is the MG Mga?

Based on 3,780 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 65
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
brake binding 42
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VLX 407 is a 1958 MG Mga in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1958 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 20,636 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 Mga fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLX 407, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mga typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 68 years old, this MG Mga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VLX 407 registered?

VLX 407 is a 1958 MG Mga, first registered on 7 August 1958.

Is VLX 407 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLX 407 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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