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MSU 232

1979 MG A

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,419 mi
Last recorded15,419 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1979 MG A43,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 232
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 May 2017 15,419 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 15,411 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,315 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 15,240 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,220 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 15,041 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,761 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,415 miles

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

o/s/r axle checkstrapnearly parted

Pass 6 May 2006 14,202 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 13,885 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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MSU 232 is a 1979 MG A in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 43,116 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 MSU 232, 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 47 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MSU 232?

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What year was MSU 232 registered?

MSU 232 is a 1979 MG A, first registered on 25 June 1979.

Is MSU 232 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSU 232 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MSU 232 have outstanding finance?

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