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GAS 558

2002 MG A

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,857 mi
Last recorded88,857 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 MG A15,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 558
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 88,857 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 88,678 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 88,533 miles

o/s/f wheel slight bind

o/s/r brake slightly low on efficiency

slight play in o/s/f trunion

Pass 11 Apr 2009 88,485 miles

front and rear brake imbalance

Pass 1 Sep 2007 88,303 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 87,639 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 87,639 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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GAS 558 is a 2002 MG A in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GAS 558, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAS 558 registered?

GAS 558 is a 2002 MG A, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is GAS 558 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAS 558 shows 7 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.

Does GAS 558 have outstanding finance?

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