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AAS 463

2002 MG A

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,496 mi
Last recorded80,496 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 MG A15,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAS 463
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,496 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 80,344 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 80,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 May 2010 80,002 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Battery insecure

Pass 27 May 2009 79,516 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 78,978 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 78,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 78,734 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 78,360 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 78,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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AAS 463 is a 2002 MG A in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 15,010 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 AAS 463, 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 24 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AAS 463 registered?

AAS 463 is a 2002 MG A, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is AAS 463 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAS 463 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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