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299 UXL

2005 MG A

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,397 mi
Last recorded9,397 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 MG A23,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration299 UXL
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 9,397 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 9,201 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 9,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 8,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 7,735 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 7,375 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 6,877 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 6,058 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 5,371 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 4,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf brake pad poor fit in caliper but not insurcure and brake works ok

Pass 22 Aug 2012 3,919 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 2,937 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsf inner brake pad uneven wear

Pass 24 Aug 2010 2,520 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 2,490 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 1,989 miles

slight oil leak nsr axle hub seal

Pass 18 Aug 2008 1,135 miles

O/s/r brake judder

Pass 31 Aug 2007 609 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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299 UXL is a 2005 MG A in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 299 UXL, 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 299 UXL registered?

299 UXL is a 2005 MG A, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is 299 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 299 UXL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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