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MAS 843

2003 MG A

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,599 mi
Last recorded10,599 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 MG A5,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAS 843
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 10,599 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 10,593 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 9,166 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 8,431 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 8,233 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 7,503 miles

Screen wash poor efficiency

Pass 30 Apr 2013 6,670 miles

w/washers/ poor effi

Pass 23 Apr 2012 6,125 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 5,160 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 3,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

w/washer effi poor

Pass 23 Apr 2009 2,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2009 2,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap seal poor

propshaft u/js poor play

Pass 23 Apr 2008 908 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 908 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 399 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 341 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 843 is a 2003 MG A in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 5,866 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 843, 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 23 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MAS 843 registered?

MAS 843 is a 2003 MG A, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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The MOT history for MAS 843 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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