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GVS 854

1992 MG A

Red Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,603 mi
Last recorded11,603 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1992 MG A12,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVS 854
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 11,603 miles

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

cracks in chrome on n/s/f wheel between spokes

fly off handbrake fitted

oily residue on rear brake back plates

screen washers weak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 11,513 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 11,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

screen washers weak

slight play in o/s steering rack tierod

Pass 5 Jun 2015 11,383 miles

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

screen washers weak

slight play in o/s steering rack tierod

Pass 8 Apr 2014 11,069 miles

Slight play in both front inner tie rod arms

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 10,646 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2012 10,226 miles

N/S FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHT DISTORTION

N/S INNER S/RACK SLIGHT PLAY

O/S INNER S/RACK JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

O/S WASHER INOP

O/S/R HALF SHAFT SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 10,115 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 9,996 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,960 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,923 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,737 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 9,701 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 9,402 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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GVS 854 is a 1992 MG A in Red with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 12,208 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 GVS 854, 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 34 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GVS 854 registered?

GVS 854 is a 1992 MG A, first registered on 19 November 1992.

Is GVS 854 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVS 854 shows 14 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.

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