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LWS 8

2001 MG A

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

3,834 mi
Last recorded3,834 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2001 MG A7,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWS 8
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 3,834 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 3,761 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 3,736 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 29,015 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 2,896 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 2,848 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 2,746 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 2,736 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 2,722 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 2,600 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 2,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 2,567 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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LWS 8 is a 2001 MG A in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 7,610 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 LWS 8, 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 25 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LWS 8 registered?

LWS 8 is a 2001 MG A, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is LWS 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWS 8 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LWS 8 have outstanding finance?

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