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781 DPJ

1957 MG A

Turquoise Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,331 mi
Last recorded1,331 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1957 MG A18,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration781 DPJ
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1957
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 1,331 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 1,217 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 1,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 869 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/r brake efficiency down

Pass 8 Jul 2009 717 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 485 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 325 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 May 2006 14 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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781 DPJ is a 1957 MG A in Turquoise with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1957 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 18,678 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 781 DPJ, 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 69 years old, this MG A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 781 DPJ registered?

781 DPJ is a 1957 MG A, first registered on 9 August 1957.

Is 781 DPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 781 DPJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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