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748 XUH

2008 MG A

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,327 mi
Last recorded8,327 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2008 MG A6,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration748 XUH
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 8,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 7,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 6,428 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 6,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f slight noise on wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2011 5,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

centre exhaust mounting breaking up

Fail 20 May 2011 5,562 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

centre exhaust mounting breaking up

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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748 XUH is a 2008 MG A in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 748 XUH, 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 748 XUH registered?

748 XUH is a 2008 MG A, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is 748 XUH safe to buy?

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