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YDC 550J

1971 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

398 mi
Last recorded398 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Mgf24,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDC 550J
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 398 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 2,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 318 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 77,212 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,176 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 77,143 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 77,130 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2007 77,099 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 77,082 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 77,076 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 77,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YDC 550J is a 1971 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,589cc 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 YDC 550J, 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 YDC 550J registered?

YDC 550J is a 1971 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 June 1971.

Is YDC 550J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDC 550J 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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