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XOV 127T

1979 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,151 mi
Last recorded19,151 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Mgf43,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOV 127T
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 19,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 18,250 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 18,040 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 17,715 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 17,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,635 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 17,488 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 17,220 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 17,214 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2006 17,193 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

offside rack has play

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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XOV 127T is a 1979 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,646 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 Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XOV 127T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 47 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XOV 127T registered?

XOV 127T is a 1979 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is XOV 127T safe to buy?

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