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FSU 483

1988 MG A

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

5,527 mi
Last recorded5,527 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1988 MG A12,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 483
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 5,527 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 5,444 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 5,432 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolts missing bolts not tight (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2014 4,729 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 4,351 miles

offside front trunnion dust cover damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2013 4,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front trunnion dust cover damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2012 4,153 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 4,153 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 3,459 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 3,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f sidewall in poor condition

o/s/f sidewall poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2010 3,148 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall and on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall and outer shoulder

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and near legal limit

Fail 20 Sep 2010 3,143 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall and on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall and outer shoulder

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and near legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2009 2,076 miles

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

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

engine oil and gearbox oil leaks

steering slightly tight and some slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2009 2,076 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil and gearbox oil leaks

steering slightly tight and some slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Jun 2008 2,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 1,916 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 1,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 28 Jun 2005 1,699 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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FSU 483 is a 1988 MG A in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1988 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 12,300 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 FSU 483, 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 38 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FSU 483 registered?

FSU 483 is a 1988 MG A, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is FSU 483 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSU 483 shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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