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858 DGF

1962 MG Mga

White Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,968 mi
Last recorded40,968 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1962 MG Mga42,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration858 DGF
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 40,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 36,188 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 30,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 26,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 22,739 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 20,472 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 13,975 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 7,819 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 5,547 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 2,801 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 2,801 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 563 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 561 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 172 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 3,996 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 May 2012 3,971 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 3,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 3,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 2,122 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 1,671 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 845 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 97 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 97 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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858 DGF is a 1962 MG Mga in White with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1962 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 42,517 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 858 DGF, 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 64 years old, this MG Mga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 858 DGF registered?

858 DGF is a 1962 MG Mga, first registered on 3 April 1962.

Is 858 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 858 DGF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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