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LSU 323

1987 MG A

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,352 mi
Last recorded65,352 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 MG A28,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSU 323
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 65,352 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 63,189 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 61,280 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 59,623 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 57,749 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 57,209 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 56,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 54,065 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,352 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 51,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,246 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,370 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,787 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,779 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,702 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 32,698 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,978 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,053 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,236 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,709 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

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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LSU 323 is a 1987 MG A in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1987 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 28,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LSU 323, 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 39 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LSU 323 registered?

LSU 323 is a 1987 MG A, first registered on 18 December 1987.

Is LSU 323 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSU 323 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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