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YTM 430L

1972 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,864 mi
Last recorded74,864 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1972 MG Mgf15,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTM 430L
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,864 miles

Both rear axle bumpstops corroded

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside sill showing corrosion

Offside floorpan showing corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2009 74,864 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Both rear axle bumpstops corroded

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside sill showing corrosion

Offside floorpan showing corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2008 74,507 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement in nearside front antiroll bar drop link

underside of vehicle rusty and repaired

Fail 5 Aug 2008 74,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement in nearside front antiroll bar drop link

underside of vehicle rusty and repaired

Fail 21 Jul 2008 74,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 73,452 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 73,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front hubs

underside of vehicle rusty and repaired

Pass 13 Apr 2006 72,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rack gaiters perrishing

movement in both front anti roll bar drop link bushes

oil leak

underside of vehicle rusty and repaired

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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YTM 430L is a 1972 MG Mgf in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 15,967 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 YTM 430L, 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 54 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 YTM 430L registered?

YTM 430L is a 1972 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is YTM 430L safe to buy?

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