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816 XUW

2010 MG A

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,991 mi
Last recorded32,991 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 MG A8,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration816 XUW
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 32,991 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 31,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 31,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 28,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 26,745 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 25,565 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 22,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 19,297 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,500 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,358 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 9,705 miles

Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 9,705 miles

Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 6,296 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in O/S/F inner steering arm

Fail 15 May 2013 2,447 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 2,447 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 519 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 11 miles

Oil leak

front grill missing

Fail 14 May 2010 6 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

front grill missing

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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816 XUW is a 2010 MG A in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2010 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 8,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 816 XUW, 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 16 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 816 XUW registered?

816 XUW is a 2010 MG A, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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