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NAS 293

2003 MG Mga

Red Petrol 1602cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,444 mi
Last recorded78,444 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 MG Mga14,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAS 293
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,602cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak from engine and rear axle

Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 78,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 78,424 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,340 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,327 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,301 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,199 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 78,191 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 78,007 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,678 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,305 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 3 Nov 2011 77,210 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,172 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 77,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,937 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front bump stops deterioated

How Reliable is the MG Mga?

Based on 3,780 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 65
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
brake binding 42
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NAS 293 is a 2003 MG Mga in Red with a 1,602cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 14,642 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 Mga fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NAS 293, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mga typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 23 years old, this MG Mga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NAS 293 is a 2003 MG Mga, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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