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290 UYP

2016 MG Mga

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,232 mi
Last recorded24,232 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 MG Mga17,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration290 UYP
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 24,232 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 21,869 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 19,392 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 17,679 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 15,774 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 15,774 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 12,865 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 12,829 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2015

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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290 UYP is a 2016 MG Mga in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 17,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 290 UYP, 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 10 years old, this MG Mga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 290 UYP registered?

290 UYP is a 2016 MG Mga, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is 290 UYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 290 UYP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 290 UYP have outstanding finance?

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