MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside rear inner sill corroded
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
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)
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
How Reliable is the MG A?
Based on 15,457 MOT tests across 1,952 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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?
The MOT history for MSU 868 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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