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FNA 178D

1966 MG Sports

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,179 mi
Last recorded88,179 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNA 178D
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1966
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,179 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,020 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,525 miles

Slight play in steering column, and u/j runs very close to chassis.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 87,525 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in steering column, and u/j runs very close to chassis.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 87,282 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2006

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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FNA 178D is a 1966 MG Sports in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNA 178D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was FNA 178D registered?

FNA 178D is a 1966 MG Sports, first registered on 27 April 1966.

Is FNA 178D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNA 178D shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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