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AYB 698H

1970 MG A

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,406 mi
Last recorded77,406 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYB 698H
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,406 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 77,374 miles

all tyres are perished

Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,302 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 77,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,189 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 77,189 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,113 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 77,113 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,089 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 77,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,890 miles

Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 76,561 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,467 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,153 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 76,153 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 76,047 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,733 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,294 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,768 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 74,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AYB 698H is a 1970 MG A in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AYB 698H, 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 56 years old, this MG A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AYB 698H registered?

AYB 698H is a 1970 MG A, first registered on 3 June 1970.

Is AYB 698H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYB 698H shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AYB 698H have outstanding finance?

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