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VV 7131

1938 MG Ta

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164 mi
Last recorded164 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1938 MG Ta7,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVV 7131
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1938
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 164 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 4,325 miles

Front badge bar loose

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S mirror tarnished

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

Rear No plate plynth loose

Fail 28 Jun 2011 4,324 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front badge bar loose

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S mirror tarnished

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

Rear No plate plynth loose

Pass 7 Sep 2009 4,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 4,127 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 3,997 miles

How Reliable is the MG Ta?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
222
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 17
Stop lamp not working 15
brake recording little or no effort 13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) 9
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VV 7131 is a 1938 MG Ta in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1938 MG Ta models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 7,420 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 Ta fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VV 7131, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Ta typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 88 years old, this MG Ta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VV 7131 registered?

VV 7131 is a 1938 MG Ta, first registered on 10 June 1938.

Is VV 7131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VV 7131 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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