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BSK 483

1990 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

2,701 mi
Last recorded2,701 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 MG A24,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 483
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 2,701 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 2,701 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 2,700 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Lower steering column bush worn but not excesive

Nearside Centre Chassis correded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Upper Trunion gaitors damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Trunion gaiter damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2016 1,225 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 98,746 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2015 98,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,162 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2014 95,162 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 91,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on inner edges

major oil leak

n/s/r inner wheel arch holed

o/s/f bump stop split

o/s/f damper showing signs of leak

slight play in n/s & o/s rack ends

slight play n/s/f trunion and kingpin

Pass 18 Jun 2012 88,299 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE ON MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE ALOUD

GENERAL PLAY STEERING / SUSPENSION /WHEEL BEARING

OFFSIDE FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

STEERING BUSH IN BULK HEAD HAS SOME PLAY

TOP STEERING COLUMN BUSH HAS SOME PLAY

Fail 7 Jun 2012 88,299 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

GENERAL PLAY STEERING / SUSPENSION /WHEEL BEARING

OFFSIDE FRONT STEEL BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

STEERING BUSH IN BULK HEAD HAS SOME PLAY

TOP STEERING COLUMN BUSH HAS SOME PLAY

Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 81,438 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 81,433 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 76,067 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 76,067 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2008 70,121 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 70,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,921 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 67,921 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 84,704 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 61,582 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 61,578 miles

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

Parking 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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BSK 483 is a 1990 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1990 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 24,246 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 BSK 483, 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 36 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BSK 483 registered?

BSK 483 is a 1990 MG A, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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