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874 VTF

1961 MG Mga

Red Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,899 mi
Last recorded10,899 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1961 MG Mga19,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration874 VTF
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2018 10,899 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 7,986 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 4,290 miles

Offside indicators have a slightly reduced output

Pass 27 Jun 2014 1,392 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,024 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,553 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 17,798 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 14,052 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,776 miles

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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874 VTF is a 1961 MG Mga in Red with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 874 VTF, 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.

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What year was 874 VTF registered?

874 VTF is a 1961 MG Mga, first registered on 10 August 1961.

Is 874 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 874 VTF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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