CarVerify

Free Car Check

948 KKK

1983 MG A

Black Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

4,218 mi
Last recorded4,218 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1983 MG A15,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration948 KKK
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 4,218 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 4,200 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 4,154 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 4,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 4,084 miles

Slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2016 4,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Unable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to excessive brake bind

Pass 10 Mar 2015 4,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 3,796 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 3,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 2,907 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 2,355 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

gear box oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 1,856 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 1,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 1,119 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 1,016 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 993 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 944 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
Full MG A reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

948 KKK is a 1983 MG A in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1983 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,785 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 948 KKK, 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 43 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 948 KKK?

You can check the full history of 948 KKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 948 KKK registered?

948 KKK is a 1983 MG A, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is 948 KKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 948 KKK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 948 KKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 948 KKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.