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DSL 587

1999 MG A

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,555 mi
Last recorded4,555 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 MG A16,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 587
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 4,555 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 4,549 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 4,544 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 4,518 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 4,502 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 4,388 miles

slight imballance front brakes

slight imballance rear brakes

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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DSL 587 is a 1999 MG A in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 16,020 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 DSL 587, 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 27 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of DSL 587?

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What year was DSL 587 registered?

DSL 587 is a 1999 MG A, first registered on 23 August 1999.

Is DSL 587 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSL 587 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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