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XOC 5J

1971 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,621 mi
Last recorded12,621 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Mgf24,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOC 5J
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 12,621 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside rear seat belt mising

Fail 27 Apr 2010 11,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil and coolant leaks noted

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,787 miles

oil and coolant leaks noted

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 24 Apr 2009 11,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,003 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 10,162 miles

adv altenator belt requires adjustment slack.......

adv centre exhaust block mount poor and splitting....

adv low effort service and parking brake nearside rear wheel.....

adv nearside rear number plate lamp inop.....

Fail 29 Apr 2008 10,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

adv altenator belt requires adjustment slack.......

adv centre exhaust block mount poor and splitting....

adv low effort service and parking brake nearside rear wheel.....

adv nearside rear number plate lamp inop.....

Pass 4 May 2007 8,086 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 8,086 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2006 6,786 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 May 2006 6,786 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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XOC 5J is a 1971 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOC 5J, 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

How do I check the history of XOC 5J?

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What year was XOC 5J registered?

XOC 5J is a 1971 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is XOC 5J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOC 5J shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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