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XFO 155

1960 MG Mga

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,758 mi
Last recorded99,758 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1960 MG Mga27,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFO 155
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,758 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 99,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 96,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,898 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone spindle bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush wishbone spindle mounting bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion box section end (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,708 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 87,969 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,213 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 85,213 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,088 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,853 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 79,695 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 77,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 77,806 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 72,204 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake imbalance =22%

offside raar lamp loose

Fail 9 Aug 2007 72,204 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

offside rear lamp loose

Pass 29 Jun 2006 69,765 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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XFO 155 is a 1960 MG Mga in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1960 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 27,343 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 XFO 155, 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 66 years old, this MG Mga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XFO 155 registered?

XFO 155 is a 1960 MG Mga, first registered on 20 January 1960.

Is XFO 155 safe to buy?

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