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224 UXG

1957 MG A

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,270 mi
Last recorded79,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1957 MG A18,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration224 UXG
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1957
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,270 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heavy surface corrosion to offside and nearside inner sills

offside rear axle strap missing

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,228 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,036 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake imbalance

slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,834 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,874 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

long travel to footbrake operation

offside rear axle strap missing

surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear inner sills

Fail 5 Mar 2008 77,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

offside rear axle strap missing

slight binding to offside rear and nearside rear brakes

surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 2 Apr 2007 77,789 miles

Slight imbalance to front brakes

Fail 17 Nov 2005 77,605 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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224 UXG is a 1957 MG A in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1957 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 18,678 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 224 UXG, 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 69 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 224 UXG registered?

224 UXG is a 1957 MG A, first registered on 1 January 1957.

Is 224 UXG safe to buy?

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