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HAS 649

2002 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,675 mi
Last recorded22,675 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 MG A15,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAS 649
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 22,675 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 22,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,611 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 21,223 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 19,878 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 19,873 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 17,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,074 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 15,036 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 14,851 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,851 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 113,887 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 113,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HAS 649 is a 2002 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HAS 649, 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.

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What year was HAS 649 registered?

HAS 649 is a 2002 MG A, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is HAS 649 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAS 649 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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