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CSK 186

1957 MG A

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,676 mi
Last recorded7,676 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1957 MG A18,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSK 186
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 7,676 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 7,592 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 7,589 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 7,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 6,883 miles

centre exhaust mounting unbonded near to limit

rear brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 23 Jan 2007 6,869 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2006 6,862 miles

centre exhaust mounting starting to unbond

front brakes just passed out of balance test

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease test low offside

wear in steering rack near to limit nearside

Fail 25 Jan 2006 6,860 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre exhaust mounting starting to unbond

front brakes just passed out of balance test

front number plate insecure near to limit

wear in nearside of steering rack near to limit

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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CSK 186 is a 1957 MG A in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1957 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 18,678 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 CSK 186, 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 69 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 CSK 186 registered?

CSK 186 is a 1957 MG A, first registered on 31 December 1957.

Is CSK 186 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSK 186 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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