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ASJ 361

1997 MG A

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,030 mi
Last recorded76,030 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 MG A21,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASJ 361
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 76,030 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 76,030 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 75,544 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective spare tyre little or no pressure ()

Fail 14 Jul 2021 75,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery insecure and only held in carrier by bungee cord (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective spare tyre little or no pressure ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,111 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,237 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,137 miles

nearside rear half shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,862 miles

some play in o/s/f top and bottom trunnions

Pass 6 Oct 2008 72,516 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,064 miles

some play in o/s/f upper trunnion

Pass 4 Oct 2006 71,584 miles

some play in o/s/f trunnions

wipers split

Pass 28 Sep 2005 71,345 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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ASJ 361 is a 1997 MG A in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 21,222 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 ASJ 361, 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 29 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ASJ 361?

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What year was ASJ 361 registered?

ASJ 361 is a 1997 MG A, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is ASJ 361 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASJ 361 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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