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MAS 587

2002 MG A

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,190 mi
Last recorded20,190 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 MG A15,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAS 587
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,190 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,765 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 15,743 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,644 miles

slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 14 Apr 2010 11,856 miles

Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake balance close to limit

Fail 15 Apr 2009 10,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake balance close to limit

Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 6,664 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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MAS 587 is a 2002 MG A in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MAS 587, 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 MAS 587 registered?

MAS 587 is a 2002 MG A, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is MAS 587 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAS 587 shows 10 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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