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FAS 805

2002 MG A

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,355 mi
Last recorded9,355 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG A15,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 805
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 9,355 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 9,314 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 9,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 9,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 9,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 8,902 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 8,902 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 8,827 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 8,826 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror insecure rear view morror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2013 7,460 miles

slight wear in offside front lower suspension trunion

Pass 22 May 2012 7,281 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 8,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 6,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,734 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 5,056 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 4,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 4,281 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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FAS 805 is a 2002 MG A in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 15,010 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 FAS 805, 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 24 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FAS 805 registered?

FAS 805 is a 2002 MG A, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is FAS 805 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAS 805 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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