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BJA 448K

1980 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,307 mi
Last recorded80,307 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 448K
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 80,307 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 79,114 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight misting of oil leak around gearbox

Fail 24 Apr 2014 78,782 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight misting of oil leak around gearbox

Pass 1 May 2013 78,250 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 78,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,945 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake bind n/s/f brake

slight play in both front suspension top trunions

Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,849 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 76,452 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 75,933 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 75,483 miles

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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BJA 448K is a 1980 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJA 448K, 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 46 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJA 448K is a 1980 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 January 1980.

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