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ASL 861

1999 MG A

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,352 mi
Last recorded1,352 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1999 MG A16,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASL 861
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 1,352 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 1,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 950 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 925 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 876 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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ASL 861 is a 1999 MG A in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 16,020 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 ASL 861, 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 27 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 ASL 861?

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What year was ASL 861 registered?

ASL 861 is a 1999 MG A, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is ASL 861 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASL 861 shows 6 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.

Does ASL 861 have outstanding finance?

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