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MCT 819

1957 MG A

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,584 mi
Last recorded11,584 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1957 MG A18,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCT 819
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 11,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 11,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 11,452 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 11,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,001 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,464 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 10,099 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MCT 819 is a 1957 MG A in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1957 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 18,678 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 MCT 819, 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 69 years old, this MG A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MCT 819?

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What year was MCT 819 registered?

MCT 819 is a 1957 MG A, first registered on 2 October 1957.

Is MCT 819 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCT 819 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MCT 819 have outstanding finance?

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