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289 FUH

2005 MG A

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,533 mi
Last recorded55,533 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 2005 MG A23,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration289 FUH
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 55,533 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 55,528 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fluid leak at clutch slave cylinder

front bump stops deteriorating

oil leak at oil cooler pipes

oil leak on axle tube/hub

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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289 FUH is a 2005 MG A in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 23,513 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 289 FUH, 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 21 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 289 FUH registered?

289 FUH is a 2005 MG A, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is 289 FUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 289 FUH shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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