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ESL 602

1999 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,961 mi
Last recorded10,961 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 MG A16,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 602
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 10,961 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 9,741 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 8,794 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 8,391 miles

offside rear brake slower to work

slight play in both side front lower swivels

Fail 11 Jan 2021 8,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear brake slower to work

slight play in both side front lower swivels

Pass 12 Jun 2019 6,215 miles

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub oil seal

Pass 21 May 2018 4,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 2,374 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 20 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 26,835 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 26,829 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 26,770 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,700 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 26,700 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,662 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,593 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 26,491 miles

front and rear tyres are starting to crack and perish but not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 28 May 2009 26,363 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,311 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,257 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,179 miles

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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ESL 602 is a 1999 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ESL 602, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESL 602 registered?

ESL 602 is a 1999 MG A, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is ESL 602 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESL 602 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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