MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
365 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside front floor to chassis corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
o/s floor corroded
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside floor pan corroded
slight brake inbalance on rear brakes
slight play in steering rack
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
How Reliable is the MG A?
Based on 15,457 MOT tests across 1,952 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CSU 479 is a 1987 MG A in Red with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1987 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 28,978 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 CSU 479, 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 39 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was CSU 479 registered?
CSU 479 is a 1987 MG A, first registered on 1 September 1987.
Is CSU 479 safe to buy?
The MOT history for CSU 479 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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