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857 XVD

1987 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,324 mi
Last recorded9,324 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 MG A28,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration857 XVD
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 9,324 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 8,942 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 8,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 8,046 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 6,998 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 6,996 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 6,346 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 5,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 5,018 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 4,805 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 4,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 4,610 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 4,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

slight play in near side front inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Dec 2012 4,560 miles

slight play in near side front king pin

Pass 14 Nov 2008 4,271 miles

fuel cxap seal worn

interior tell tale for indicators only just enough visibility

near side front top truneon slight play

near side rear foot brake a little weaker than off side

Pass 1 Nov 2007 3,796 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 3,745 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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857 XVD is a 1987 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1987 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 28,978 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 857 XVD, 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 39 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 857 XVD registered?

857 XVD is a 1987 MG A, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is 857 XVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 857 XVD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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