MOT Status
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67,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested excessive imbalance across rear axle (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake performance unable to be tested excessive imbalance across rear axle (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the MG A?
Based on 15,457 MOT tests across 1,952 vehicles.
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816 XVK is a 1956 MG A in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1956 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 19,801 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 816 XVK, 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 70 years old, this MG A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 816 XVK registered?
816 XVK is a 1956 MG A, first registered on 31 December 1956.
Is 816 XVK safe to buy?
The MOT history for 816 XVK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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