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2824 MG

1990 MG A

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

11,599 mi
Last recorded11,599 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1990 MG A24,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2824 MG
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2023 11,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear brake backplate wet

Pass 12 May 2017 10,885 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 10,743 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 10,137 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 9,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,705 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 9,499 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,305 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,048 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 8,920 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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2824 MG is a 1990 MG A in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1990 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 24,246 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 2824 MG, 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 36 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2824 MG registered?

2824 MG is a 1990 MG A, first registered on 5 June 1990.

Is 2824 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2824 MG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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