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972 YUR

1957 MG A

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,002 mi
Last recorded81,002 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1957 MG A18,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 YUR
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 81,002 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 80,547 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 80,305 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 79,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 79,097 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,913 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 76,268 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 76,268 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 75,580 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 2,520 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 99,133 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,176 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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972 YUR is a 1957 MG A in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1957 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 18,678 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 972 YUR, 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 69 years old, this MG A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 972 YUR?

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What year was 972 YUR registered?

972 YUR is a 1957 MG A, first registered on 31 December 1957.

Is 972 YUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 972 YUR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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