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1883 VW

1960 MG Mga

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,410 mi
Last recorded60,410 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1960 MG Mga27,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1883 VW
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,410 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 55,618 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 55,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,747 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,220 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 54,218 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 53,701 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mga?

Based on 3,780 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 65
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
brake binding 42
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1883 VW is a 1960 MG Mga in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1960 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 27,343 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 Mga fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1883 VW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mga typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 66 years old, this MG Mga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1883 VW registered?

1883 VW is a 1960 MG Mga, first registered on 29 March 1960.

Is 1883 VW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1883 VW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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