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9979 TJ

1992 MG A

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,889 mi
Last recorded8,889 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 MG A12,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9979 TJ
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 8,889 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 8,804 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 8,724 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 7,789 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 7,601 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 7,025 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 6,474 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 6,461 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 6,450 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine misfires but no smoke visable

headlight switch poor operation at times

Pass 11 Jun 2009 6,429 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 6,399 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 6,399 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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9979 TJ is a 1992 MG A in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 12,208 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 9979 TJ, 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 34 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 9979 TJ registered?

9979 TJ is a 1992 MG A, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is 9979 TJ safe to buy?

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