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MGF 440D

1966 Wolseley Hornet

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,100 mi
Last recorded63,100 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 1966 Wolseley Hornet59,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGF 440D
MakeWolseley
ModelHornet
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2007 63,100 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 63,100 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

How Reliable is the Wolseley Hornet?

Based on 3,769 MOT tests across 562 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
243
Miles/Year
94
Year Lifespan
562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 171
brake recording little or no effort 122
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 112
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 106
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MGF 440D is a 1966 Wolseley Hornet in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1966 Wolseley Hornet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 59,668 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 Wolseley Hornet fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGF 440D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Wolseley Hornet typically stays on UK roads for around 94 years. At 60 years old, this Wolseley Hornet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MGF 440D registered?

MGF 440D is a 1966 Wolseley Hornet, first registered on 7 January 1966.

Is MGF 440D safe to buy?

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