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8128 PO

1984 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,937 mi
Last recorded16,937 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1984 MG A36,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8128 PO
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2011 16,937 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Horn control missing (1.6.1) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

2x f/ brake discs, slight pitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 16,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,751 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,605 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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8128 PO is a 1984 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 36,612 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 8128 PO, 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 42 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8128 PO registered?

8128 PO is a 1984 MG A, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is 8128 PO safe to buy?

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