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MVS 200

1982 MG A

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,723 mi
Last recorded36,723 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 MG A25,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVS 200
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 36,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 36,719 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 34,756 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 29,384 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 27,550 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 24,515 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 22,307 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,770 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 13 Jun 2011 18,690 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 18,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 17,929 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 17,916 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 16,357 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery box slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2008 15,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery box slight corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2008 15,946 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery box slight corrosion

exhaust centre mount slight wear

Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,161 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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MVS 200 is a 1982 MG A in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1982 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 25,087 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 MVS 200, 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 44 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 MVS 200 registered?

MVS 200 is a 1982 MG A, first registered on 6 March 1982.

Is MVS 200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVS 200 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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