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698 MYD

1979 MG A

Red Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,036 mi
Last recorded96,036 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 MG A43,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration698 MYD
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,036 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 96,035 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,794 miles

slight play in o/s track rod end.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,632 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,499 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 95,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

low effort on n/s/r foot brake and hand brake

slight play in n/s/r wheel spokes

Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,302 miles

n/s/f brake dragging slightly

n/s/r wheel spokes loose

slightly lower effort on n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Jul 2010 95,197 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 94,872 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in n/s/r wheel spokes

Pass 14 Jul 2008 94,622 miles

n/s/r wheel spokes slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2007 94,612 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 94,439 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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698 MYD is a 1979 MG A in Red with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1979 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 43,116 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 698 MYD, 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 47 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 698 MYD registered?

698 MYD is a 1979 MG A, first registered on 20 December 1979.

Is 698 MYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 698 MYD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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