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293 YUJ

2012 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,263 mi
Last recorded16,263 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 MG A16,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration293 YUJ
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 16,263 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 13,690 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 12,932 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 10,890 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 9,256 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 8,341 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 7,418 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 4,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 98,910 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2014 98,910 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,011 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,889 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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293 YUJ is a 2012 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 16,052 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 293 YUJ, 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 14 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 293 YUJ registered?

293 YUJ is a 2012 MG A, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is 293 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 293 YUJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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