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ESL 939

1999 MG A

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,492 mi
Last recorded9,492 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 MG A16,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 939
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 9,492 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2025 9,492 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2013 5,974 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,993 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 39,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 2,788 miles

oil leaks from engine gearbox and rear axle

Fail 20 Aug 2011 2,788 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks from engine gearbox and rear axle

Pass 16 Aug 2010 1,050 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 932 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 879 miles

o/s/f w/bearing showing slight noise

Pass 14 Aug 2007 625 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 378 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 306 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 306 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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 939 is a 1999 MG A in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 939, 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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What year was ESL 939 registered?

ESL 939 is a 1999 MG A, first registered on 17 August 1999.

Is ESL 939 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESL 939 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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