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968 XUW

1959 MG Mga

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163 mi
Last recorded163 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 1959 MG Mga35,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration968 XUW
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 163 miles

front both sides wireing insecure

nearside front wing bolts loose

Fail 19 Apr 2012 152 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front both sides wireing insecure

nearside front wing bolts loose

Pass 5 Apr 2011 14 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,020 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mga?

Based on 3,780 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 65
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
brake binding 42
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968 XUW is a 1959 MG Mga in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1959 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 35,631 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 Mga fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 968 XUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mga typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 67 years old, this MG Mga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 968 XUW registered?

968 XUW is a 1959 MG Mga, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is 968 XUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 968 XUW shows 4 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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