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ESK 640

1991 MG A

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,148 mi
Last recorded52,148 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1991 MG A13,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 640
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 52,148 miles

Oil leak

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,148 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 May 2011 52,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2010 52,148 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r and n/s/r upper and lower shackle bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2009 51,847 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 51,440 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2008 51,433 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,098 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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ESK 640 is a 1991 MG A in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,754 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 ESK 640, 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 35 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESK 640 registered?

ESK 640 is a 1991 MG A, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is ESK 640 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESK 640 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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