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GPV 877

1958 MG A

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

60,312 mi
Last recorded60,312 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1958 MG A24,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPV 877
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1958
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,312 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 60,312 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all four tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2008 59,817 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 May 2006 59,794 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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GPV 877 is a 1958 MG A in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1958 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 24,036 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 GPV 877, 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 68 years old, this MG A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GPV 877 registered?

GPV 877 is a 1958 MG A, first registered on 13 June 1958.

Is GPV 877 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPV 877 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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