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522 NYC

1962 MG A

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,048 mi
Last recorded20,048 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1962 MG A30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration522 NYC
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 20,048 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 20,045 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 19,926 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 19,926 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2023 19,766 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 19,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 19,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 19,290 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 19,177 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 19,098 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end dust covers perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 18,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 18,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 18,757 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,611 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 18,500 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 18,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,436 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 18,436 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,407 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,394 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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522 NYC is a 1962 MG A in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1962 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 30,860 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 522 NYC, 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 64 years old, this MG A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 522 NYC registered?

522 NYC is a 1962 MG A, first registered on 22 January 1962.

Is 522 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 522 NYC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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