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EAL 545

1982 MG Ta

Maroon Petrol 1292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,871 mi
Last recorded7,871 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAL 545
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1982
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,292cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 7,871 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 7,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 6,796 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 5,919 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 5,389 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 4,016 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 4,016 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 2,718 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 1,777 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 297 miles

How Reliable is the MG Ta?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
222
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 17
Stop lamp not working 15
brake recording little or no effort 13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) 9
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EAL 545 is a 1982 MG Ta in Maroon with a 1,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a MG Ta fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAL 545, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Ta typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 44 years old, this MG Ta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EAL 545 registered?

EAL 545 is a 1982 MG Ta, first registered on 26 November 1982.

Is EAL 545 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAL 545 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAL 545 have outstanding finance?

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