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149 MTG

1961 MG Mga

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,398 mi
Last recorded20,398 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1961 MG Mga19,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration149 MTG
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 20,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 19,980 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 19,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 19,200 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 19,200 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 17,717 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 16,866 miles

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

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

Fail 5 Jul 2018 16,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,591 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,713 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the MG Mga?

Based on 3,780 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 65
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
brake binding 42
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149 MTG is a 1961 MG Mga in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1961 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 19,633 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 Mga fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 149 MTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mga typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 65 years old, this MG Mga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 149 MTG registered?

149 MTG is a 1961 MG Mga, first registered on 11 October 1961.

Is 149 MTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 149 MTG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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