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XTT 631S

1978 MG Mgf

Brown Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,252 mi
Last recorded83,252 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Mgf50,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTT 631S
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 83,252 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

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

Fail 5 May 2021 83,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

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

Pass 8 May 2018 63,162 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 63,162 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL / PANELING (5.2.6)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure ? (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,013 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 83,013 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 82,964 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 5 May 2015 82,649 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,297 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,540 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,031 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 81,031 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,611 miles

stonechips in front screen

Fail 18 Feb 2011 79,611 miles

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

stonechips in front screen

Pass 4 Mar 2010 78,324 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XTT 631S is a 1978 MG Mgf in Brown with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 50,569 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 XTT 631S, 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 48 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XTT 631S?

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What year was XTT 631S registered?

XTT 631S is a 1978 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 May 1978.

Is XTT 631S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTT 631S shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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