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CAC 696J

1971 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147 mi
Last recorded147 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1971 MG Mgf24,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAC 696J
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 147 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s front tyre cracking on side walls

n/s rear tyre side walls cracking

o/s front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 28 Nov 2011 147 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear tyre slight cracking on side wall

o/s front lower wing weak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 99,684 miles

Both front wings insecure.

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 99,033 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wing lower fixing to sills weak

bth front tyre walls cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2009 99,032 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wing lower fixing to sills weak

bth front tyre walls cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2008 98,298 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre tread cracking nearside front tyre tread cracking offside front tyre tread cracking

Fail 3 Dec 2008 98,259 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre tread cracking nearside front tyre tread cracking offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2007 96,652 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 96,652 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 95,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 94,107 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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CAC 696J is a 1971 MG Mgf in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 24,487 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 CAC 696J, 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 55 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAC 696J registered?

CAC 696J is a 1971 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is CAC 696J safe to buy?

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