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7648 AZ

1978 MG A

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,718 mi
Last recorded13,718 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1978 MG A17,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7648 AZ
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 13,718 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 12,641 miles

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

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

Slight wear in rear gearbox mounting

Fail 1 Apr 2016 12,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Slight wear in rear gearbox mounting

Pass 12 Dec 2014 11,928 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 11,858 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 11,446 miles

rear brakes uneven

Pass 23 Apr 2011 10,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 9,251 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 8,197 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 7,581 miles

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Apr 2007 6,994 miles

cut in offside front tyre

slight distortion to rear brakes

Pass 6 May 2006 5,913 miles

oil leaks

play from near side front wheel bearing

slight freeplay at steering wheel

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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7648 AZ is a 1978 MG A in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1978 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 17,183 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 7648 AZ, 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 48 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 7648 AZ registered?

7648 AZ is a 1978 MG A, first registered on 2 May 1978.

Is 7648 AZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7648 AZ 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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