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850 BVN

1989 MG A

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,151 mi
Last recorded18,151 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 MG A26,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 BVN
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 18,151 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 12,068 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 10,331 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 5,230 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 4,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 3,647 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 3,647 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2006 3,618 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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850 BVN is a 1989 MG A in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 26,043 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 850 BVN, 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 37 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 850 BVN registered?

850 BVN is a 1989 MG A, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is 850 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 850 BVN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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