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XVY 879R

1977 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,965 mi
Last recorded78,965 miles
Recorded on13 May 2006
Typical for 1977 MG Mgf36,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVY 879R
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2006 78,965 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 78,960 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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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XVY 879R is a 1977 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 36,832 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 XVY 879R, 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 49 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 XVY 879R?

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What year was XVY 879R registered?

XVY 879R is a 1977 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is XVY 879R safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVY 879R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XVY 879R have outstanding finance?

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