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242 XUM

2008 MG A

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,223 mi
Last recorded12,223 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 MG A6,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration242 XUM
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 12,223 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 8,793 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 8,793 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 8,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 7,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake and petrol pipes insecure

slight play n/s king pin

Fail 12 Mar 2012 7,785 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear brake and petrol pipes insecure

slight play n/s king pin

Pass 17 Feb 2011 13 miles

front brake hose chaffing agaimst chassis

horn insecure

starter motor bolts loose

Fail 5 Feb 2011 13 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake hose chaffing agaimst chassis

horn insecure

starter motor bolts loose

Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 29,399 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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242 XUM is a 2008 MG A in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 6,308 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 242 XUM, 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 18 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 242 XUM registered?

242 XUM is a 2008 MG A, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is 242 XUM safe to buy?

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