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638 YUA

1962 MG A

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

8,571 mi
Last recorded8,571 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1962 MG A30,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration638 YUA
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 8,571 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 8,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 8,571 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint rubbers deteriorated

Offside Front swivel joint rubbers deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 8,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front swivel joint rubbers deteriorated

Offside Front swivel joint rubbers deteriorated

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 8,571 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 8,318 miles

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

all x4 upper and lower seals deteriorated on both front kin-pins

both front tyres worn on inner edges

clutch slave cylinder hyrdraulic hose deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2014 8,316 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all x4 upper and lower seals deteriorated on both front kin-pins

both front tyres worn on inner edges

clutch slave cylinder hyrdraulic hose deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front kingpin gators perrished

Fail 29 Jul 2011 8,247 miles

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

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

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front kingpin gaiters perished

Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 7,805 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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638 YUA is a 1962 MG A in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 638 YUA, 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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638 YUA is a 1962 MG A, first registered on 31 December 1962.

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