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970 UXL

2005 MG A

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,522 mi
Last recorded69,522 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 MG A23,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration970 UXL
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,522 miles

both inner rear seals have slight corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2012 69,507 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both inner rear seals have slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2011 67,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

some corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,997 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,281 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,941 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,054 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,981 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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970 UXL is a 2005 MG A in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 970 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 970 UXL registered?

970 UXL is a 2005 MG A, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is 970 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 970 UXL 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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