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854 UXL

2005 MG A

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,954 mi
Last recorded4,954 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 MG A23,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration854 UXL
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 4,954 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 4,695 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 4,695 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 3,791 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 3,166 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 2,301 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 1,464 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 1,464 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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854 UXL is a 2005 MG A in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 23,513 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 854 UXL, 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 21 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 854 UXL registered?

854 UXL is a 2005 MG A, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is 854 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 854 UXL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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