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398 PPA

2005 MG A

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,820 mi
Last recorded30,820 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 MG A23,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration398 PPA
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 30,820 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 30,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 30,512 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 30,086 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 29,419 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,096 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,212 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 21,814 miles

Both rear back plate seals weeping

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,377 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside and offside rear half shaft gaskets weeping

Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,715 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,509 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 15,255 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 13,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 151 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 49 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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398 PPA is a 2005 MG A in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 398 PPA, 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 398 PPA registered?

398 PPA is a 2005 MG A, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is 398 PPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 398 PPA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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