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WHJ 549M

1974 MG MG

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,550 mi
Last recorded60,550 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 MG MG76,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 549M
MakeMG
ModelMG
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,550 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 10 May 2016 59,960 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly worn

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 May 2016 59,960 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly worn

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 57,393 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 55,946 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 54,629 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 53,864 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 52,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 50,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,318 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 48,007 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 45,610 miles

How Reliable is the MG MG?

Based on 2,574 MOT tests across 373 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 95
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 72
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WHJ 549M is a 1974 MG MG in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1974 MG MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 76,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG MG fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WHJ 549M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG MG typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 52 years old, this MG MG is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WHJ 549M registered?

WHJ 549M is a 1974 MG MG, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is WHJ 549M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHJ 549M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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