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MFV 736

1983 MG A

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,680 mi
Last recorded17,680 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 MG A15,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFV 736
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,680 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 17,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 15,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,785 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 15,779 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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MFV 736 is a 1983 MG A in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 15,785 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 MFV 736, 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 43 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 MFV 736 registered?

MFV 736 is a 1983 MG A, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is MFV 736 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFV 736 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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