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YLA 178G

1969 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,515 mi
Last recorded95,515 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLA 178G
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 95,515 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,808 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 94,549 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wear in nearside front suspension trunnion bushes

Fail 15 Mar 2010 94,549 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wear in nearside front suspension trunnion bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2009 94,249 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/front suspension bump stop rubber missing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 93,752 miles

corrosion in o/s/front lower wing area

Fail 28 Feb 2007 93,752 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

corrosion in o/s/front lower wing area

Pass 3 Mar 2006 93,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

petrol pump noisy

Fail 21 Feb 2006 93,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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YLA 178G is a 1969 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLA 178G, 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 57 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YLA 178G registered?

YLA 178G is a 1969 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 May 1969.

Is YLA 178G safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLA 178G shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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