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785 AOM

1980 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,271 mi
Last recorded77,271 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1980 MG A27,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration785 AOM
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,271 miles

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,087 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2009 16,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 16,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2008 16,148 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,735 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 15,735 miles

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

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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785 AOM is a 1980 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 27,542 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 785 AOM, 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 46 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 785 AOM registered?

785 AOM is a 1980 MG A, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is 785 AOM safe to buy?

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