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979 XUM

2009 MG A

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,844 mi
Last recorded3,844 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 MG A11,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration979 XUM
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 3,844 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 2,582 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 2,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 2,198 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 278 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 49 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 25 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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979 XUM is a 2009 MG A in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 11,135 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 979 XUM, 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 17 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 979 XUM registered?

979 XUM is a 2009 MG A, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is 979 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 979 XUM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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