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HFO 371

1995 MG A

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,491 mi
Last recorded13,491 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 MG A14,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFO 371
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,491 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 13,259 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 13,005 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

lower effort recording on o/s/r test

small leak in radiator, and water stains at bottom hose to radiator.

very minor twist in n/s/f flexi

wiper blades smeary

Pass 22 Mar 2008 12,713 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 12,705 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,357 miles

fuel smell @ o/s/r no leaks detected at time of test

slight dampness on b/m/cyl

Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,239 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 12,239 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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HFO 371 is a 1995 MG A in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 14,960 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 HFO 371, 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 31 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HFO 371?

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What year was HFO 371 registered?

HFO 371 is a 1995 MG A, first registered on 16 March 1995.

Is HFO 371 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFO 371 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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