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756 UYT

1983 MG A

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,597 mi
Last recorded21,597 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 MG A15,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration756 UYT
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,179 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 21,179 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,371 miles

trace of brake fluid on nearside rear drum

Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,927 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear leaf springs corroded

fluid staining to steering rack

nearside front wheel binding

nearside inner sill very badly corroded/holed

offside inner sill to floor corroded

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 7 Mar 2014 19,925 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear leaf springs corroded

fluid staining to steering rack

nearside front wheel binding

nearside inner sill very badly corroded/holed

offside inner sill to floor corroded

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fluid staining to steering rack

nearside inner sill to floor corroded

offside inner sill to floor corroded

offside outer sill corrosion

rear springs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 19,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fluid staining to steering rack

nearside inner sill to floor corroded

offside inner sill to floor corroded

offside outer sill corrosion

rear springs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,445 miles

Both rear springs slight corrosion

Fluid staining to steering rack

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

Oil leak

Slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,629 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rust in n/s outer sill upright

Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,858 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 16,773 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s inner sill rusted through outside perscribed areas

o/s outer sill rusted outside perscribed areas

Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,678 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

doors only open from inside by design

non structural n/s side sill rusted

o/s/f wheel slightly stiff

rust starting in rear wing joints in side the boot

seat backs not fixed by design

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,527 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 10,688 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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756 UYT is a 1983 MG A in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,785 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 756 UYT, 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 43 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 756 UYT registered?

756 UYT is a 1983 MG A, first registered on 16 February 1983.

Is 756 UYT safe to buy?

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