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706 XUP

2008 MG A

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,100 mi
Last recorded9,100 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 MG A6,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration706 XUP
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 9,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 8,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 4,678 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 4,675 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 211 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 1,538 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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706 XUP is a 2008 MG A in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 6,308 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 706 XUP, 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 18 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 706 XUP registered?

706 XUP is a 2008 MG A, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is 706 XUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 706 XUP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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