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ASJ 967

1997 MG A

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,456 mi
Last recorded22,456 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 MG A21,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASJ 967
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 22,456 miles

slight brake imbalance between front brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2021 22,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 21,222 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 21,221 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 19,431 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 17,464 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,849 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 16,418 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,746 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 14,231 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 14,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2007 13,720 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 967 is a 1997 MG A in Green with a 1,489cc 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 967, 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.

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What year was ASJ 967 registered?

ASJ 967 is a 1997 MG A, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is ASJ 967 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASJ 967 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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