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FVO 156J

1971 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,669 mi
Last recorded7,669 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Mgf24,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVO 156J
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 7,669 miles

rear axle whine 0n road

Fail 7 Jul 2017 7,669 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle whine 0n road

Pass 23 Jun 2016 6,533 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 5,975 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 5,244 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 7,194 miles

slight corrosion from sump

slight rear diff leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 4,378 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 4,320 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 4,225 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 3,941 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 3,844 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 3,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FVO 156J is a 1971 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVO 156J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FVO 156J registered?

FVO 156J is a 1971 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is FVO 156J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FVO 156J shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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