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HSK 629

1991 MG A

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78 mi
Last recorded78 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1991 MG A13,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSK 629
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 78 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system corroded, but not leaking

slight corrosion on offside and nearside rear floor near spring mount

Fail 3 Jul 2015 77 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system is corroded, but not leaking

slight corrosion on offside and nearside rear floor near spring mountings

Pass 17 Aug 2010 26 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 17 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 99,936 miles

front brakes corroded

underside heavily undersilled

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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HSK 629 is a 1991 MG A in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,754 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 HSK 629, 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 35 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HSK 629 registered?

HSK 629 is a 1991 MG A, first registered on 3 July 1991.

Is HSK 629 safe to buy?

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