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152 YMX

1996 MG A

Red Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

1,418 mi
Last recorded1,418 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 MG A48,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration152 YMX
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 1,418 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 678 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 369 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 98,796 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 98,731 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 19 May 2016 98,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,058 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 98,058 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 97,495 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,324 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 96,780 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 96,754 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,456 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 96,266 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 96,050 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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152 YMX is a 1996 MG A in Red with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1996 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 48,914 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 152 YMX, 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 30 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 152 YMX?

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What year was 152 YMX registered?

152 YMX is a 1996 MG A, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is 152 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 152 YMX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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