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DSJ 219

1997 MG A

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,586 mi
Last recorded10,586 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 MG A21,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSJ 219
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 10,586 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 10,586 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 10,053 miles

The fuel tank drain plug has a slight "sweat" of fuel

The nearside battery carrier has battery corrosion which requires attention asap

Fail 18 Feb 2011 10,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

The fuel tank drain plug has a slight "sweat" of fuel

The nearside battery carrier has battery corrosion which requires attention asap

Pass 23 Feb 2010 9,509 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 9,503 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 8,437 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 7,070 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 6,497 miles

slight play at top of steering coloum.

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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DSJ 219 is a 1997 MG A in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 21,222 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 DSJ 219, 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 29 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DSJ 219 registered?

DSJ 219 is a 1997 MG A, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is DSJ 219 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSJ 219 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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