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MSU 868

1988 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,300 mi
Last recorded12,300 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 MG A12,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 868
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 12,300 miles

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 12,300 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2011 12,300 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 12,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 28 May 2010 12,300 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,300 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 868 is a 1988 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 12,300 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 868, 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 38 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MSU 868 registered?

MSU 868 is a 1988 MG A, first registered on 9 November 1988.

Is MSU 868 safe to buy?

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