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YFD 525H

1970 MG Mgbgt

White Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

3,496 mi
Last recorded3,496 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1970 MG Mgbgt40,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFD 525H
MakeMG
ModelMgbgt
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 3,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 3,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

front number plate cracked

front valance slightly corroded

gear box oil leak

n/s/r axel strap adrift

Fail 13 Mar 2013 96,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

diff oil leak

front number plate cracked

front valance slightly corroded

gear box oil leak

n/s/r axel strap adrift

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dif oil leak

front number plate cracked

front valance damaged / corroded

grear box oil leak

n/s/r axel strap adrift

n/s/r wing / lower wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 88,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dif oil leak

front number plate cracked

front valance damaged / corroded

grear box oil leak

n/s/r axel strap adrift

n/s/r wing / lower wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 81,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

oil leak from dif

Fail 25 Jan 2011 81,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

oil leak from dif

Pass 13 Jan 2010 71,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s and n/s king pins

Fail 13 Jan 2010 71,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s and n/s king pins

Pass 17 Jan 2009 64,331 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 53,098 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 52,900 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 45,585 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 45,575 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

excessive noise from engine.

injection pump damp but not leaking.

Pass 16 Aug 2005 37,190 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 37,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgbgt?

Based on 2,202 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
419
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 61
brake binding 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Stop lamp not working 47
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YFD 525H is a 1970 MG Mgbgt in White with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgbgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 40,276 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 Mgbgt fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YFD 525H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgbgt typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgbgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YFD 525H registered?

YFD 525H is a 1970 MG Mgbgt, first registered on 11 May 1970.

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