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1159 MG

1992 MG A

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,518 mi
Last recorded29,518 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 MG A12,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1159 MG
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,518 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,505 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 29,500 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 29,482 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,339 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 29,328 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,239 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 29,239 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 28,705 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,659 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG A?

Based on 15,457 MOT tests across 1,952 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
338
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
1,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 230
brake binding 224
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 222
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 202
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 183
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1159 MG is a 1992 MG A in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 12,208 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 A fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1159 MG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG A typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 34 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1159 MG?

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What year was 1159 MG registered?

1159 MG is a 1992 MG A, first registered on 4 September 1992.

Is 1159 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1159 MG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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