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157 XUT

2009 MG A

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,613 mi
Last recorded34,613 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 MG A11,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration157 XUT
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 34,613 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 34,296 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 33,564 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 32,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 32,912 miles

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 31,890 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 30,848 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 29,604 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,673 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 27,670 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 26,395 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 25,093 miles

Clutch slave leaking

Nearside front upper King pin dust cover perished and cracked

offside front upper and lower trunion dust covers perished

Fail 15 Aug 2014 25,091 miles

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

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

Clutch slave leaking

Nearside front upper King pin dust cover perished and cracked

Offside front lower and upper trumion dust covereds perished and cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2013 24,834 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 23,431 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 23,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 22,948 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 22,567 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 22,567 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
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157 XUT is a 2009 MG A in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 11,135 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 157 XUT, 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 17 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 157 XUT registered?

157 XUT is a 2009 MG A, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is 157 XUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 157 XUT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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