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GSJ 303

1997 MG A

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

606 mi
Last recorded606 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 MG A21,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSJ 303
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 606 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 606 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 37 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 37 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,923 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,342 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 91,944 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,604 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,963 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 84,052 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 81,294 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 78,691 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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GSJ 303 is a 1997 MG A in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 21,222 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 GSJ 303, 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 29 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 GSJ 303 registered?

GSJ 303 is a 1997 MG A, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is GSJ 303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSJ 303 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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