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FSJ 346

1998 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203 mi
Last recorded203 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 MG A20,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSJ 346
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 203 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 9,709 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 9,709 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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FSJ 346 is a 1998 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,521 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 FSJ 346, 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 28 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of FSJ 346?

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What year was FSJ 346 registered?

FSJ 346 is a 1998 MG A, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is FSJ 346 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSJ 346 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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