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1629 MD

1962 MG A

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,671 mi
Last recorded25,671 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1962 MG A30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1629 MD
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 25,671 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 27,565 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,991 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,527 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in both front lower trunions

Pass 13 Apr 2015 20,256 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,439 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 16,725 miles

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

nearside king pin slight play

slight play in prop shaft

Pass 13 Apr 2012 14,395 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 11,282 miles

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

both front lower wishbones, rear bushes deteriorated.

movement between both front wheels and hub splines.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,902 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,068 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 3,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 230 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,725 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 40,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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1629 MD is a 1962 MG A in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1962 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 30,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1629 MD, 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 64 years old, this MG A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1629 MD registered?

1629 MD is a 1962 MG A, first registered on 23 March 1962.

Is 1629 MD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1629 MD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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