CarVerify

Free Car Check

140 UXH

2004 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,542 mi
Last recorded6,542 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG A6,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration140 UXH
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 6,542 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 6,273 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 6,052 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 5,364 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 4,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 4,495 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 3,495 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 2,079 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 2,076 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking banjo bolt (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking banjo bolt (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 1,197 miles

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
Full MG A reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

140 UXH is a 2004 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 6,801 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 140 UXH, 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 22 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 140 UXH?

You can check the full history of 140 UXH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 140 UXH registered?

140 UXH is a 2004 MG A, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is 140 UXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 140 UXH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 140 UXH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 140 UXH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.