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MSU 734

1989 MG A

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,009 mi
Last recorded5,009 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 MG A26,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 734
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 5,009 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 4,129 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 4,021 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 3,731 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 3,334 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 3,221 miles

slight oil weepage at n/s rear back plate

Fail 19 May 2008 3,221 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight oil weepage at n/s rear back plate

Pass 8 Jun 2007 3,157 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 3,157 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 2,800 miles

MISTING OF OIL AT N/S REARAXLE AT BACK PLATE

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 734 is a 1989 MG A in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 26,043 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 MSU 734, 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 37 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MSU 734 registered?

MSU 734 is a 1989 MG A, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is MSU 734 safe to buy?

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