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604 JAU

1997 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

2,507 mi
Last recorded2,507 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 MG A21,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration604 JAU
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 2,507 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 2,377 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 1,898 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 1,838 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 1,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 1,637 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Pass 4 Jun 2011 1,460 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 723 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,200 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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604 JAU is a 1997 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 21,222 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 604 JAU, 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 29 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 604 JAU registered?

604 JAU is a 1997 MG A, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is 604 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 604 JAU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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