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Q479MEV

1984 MG Sports

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,430 mi
Last recorded26,430 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ479MEV
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 26,430 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 26,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight lift to n/s/f king pin

Pass 6 May 2021 26,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight lift to n/s king pin

Fail 5 May 2021 26,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight lift to n/s king pin

Pass 30 Apr 2020 26,084 miles

Both front track rod end gaiters perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front kingpin has slight play

Pass 30 May 2018 26,026 miles

nearside rear h/brake linkage sticking slightly

offside front tyre fairly close to limit

some play nearside @ offside front king pins

Pass 31 May 2017 25,848 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2014 25,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 25,517 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 25,241 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,129 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 24,817 miles

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

near side off side front lower suspension bushes slight lift and wear

Pass 2 May 2009 24,634 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,448 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,343 miles

slight lift both swivel joints

Pass 18 Jun 2005 27,873 miles

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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Q479MEV is a 1984 MG Sports in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q479MEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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Q479MEV is a 1984 MG Sports, first registered on 1 December 1984.

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