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GSJ 421

1998 MG A

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,898 mi
Last recorded32,898 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1998 MG A20,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSJ 421
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 32,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2022 32,898 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,765 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 32,603 miles

Front handbrake cable frayed

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear play in shock arm

Offside Front Outer rack bush play

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn plus lower (2.2.2 (b))

roughness at top of steering column

wiper arcs poor

Fail 20 Jun 2019 32,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front handbrake cable frayed

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear play in shock arm

Nearside Rear u- bolts loose

Offside Front Outer rack bush play

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn plus lower (2.2.2 (b))

brakes not tested as not able to start car

n/s/f +o/s/f rack boots leaking

roughness at top of steering column

wiper arcs poor

Pass 31 May 2012 31,206 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 31,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

CHECK ALL U-BOLT NUTS ON REAR AXLE

CORE PLUG LEAKING

O/S/F BRAKE BIND

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

WIPER RUBBERS DETERIORATED

Pass 19 May 2011 30,906 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 30,721 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,596 miles

core plug leaking

front brakes binding slightly

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight leak from n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 26 Jun 2007 30,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 30,120 miles

BOTH FRONT BUMP STOPS MISSING

CHECK NUTS ON REAR U-BOLTS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT LEAK AT N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F UPPER TRUNION SWIVEL

WEAR AT INNER TRACK ROD ARM O/S/F,STEERING RACK END

Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,120 miles

BOTH FRONT BUMP STOPS MISSING

CHECK NUTS ON REAR U-BOLTS

SLIGHT LEAK AT N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F UPPER TRUNION SWIVEL

WEAR AT INNER TRACK ROD ARM O/S/F,STEERING RACK END

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 421 is a 1998 MG A in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GSJ 421, 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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What year was GSJ 421 registered?

GSJ 421 is a 1998 MG A, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is GSJ 421 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSJ 421 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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