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VMV 604S

1977 MG Sports

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,322 mi
Last recorded14,322 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMV 604S
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 14,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.86% (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1378ppm (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake binding on slightly.

Reverse lights inoperative.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 14,237 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components

Corrosion to body, (bulkhead panel)

Nearside Front Lower King pin joint slight play

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 13,987 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 13,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 13,887 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 13,882 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 13,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,690 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,439 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 12,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,096 miles

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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VMV 604S is a 1977 MG Sports in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VMV 604S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VMV 604S registered?

VMV 604S is a 1977 MG Sports, first registered on 4 November 1977.

Is VMV 604S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMV 604S shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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