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CSU 479

1987 MG A

Red Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

365 mi
Last recorded365 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1987 MG A28,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSU 479
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 365 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 7,755 miles

offside front floor to chassis corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 6,031 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 6,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 2,981 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 2,783 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 1,693 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 1,693 miles

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.

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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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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