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NFO 531

1973 MG A

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

7,085 mi
Last recorded7,085 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFO 531
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 7,085 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 7,085 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 6,785 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 6,473 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

w/washer poor effi

wiper poor ark l/h side

Pass 19 May 2011 6,473 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

w/washer poor effi

wiper poor ark l/h side

Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,227 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 3 Jun 2010 6,227 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 May 2009 5,679 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 5,671 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 5,115 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 5,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 4,655 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 3,857 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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NFO 531 is a 1973 MG A in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NFO 531, 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 53 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 NFO 531 registered?

NFO 531 is a 1973 MG A, first registered on 5 June 1973.

Is NFO 531 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFO 531 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NFO 531 have outstanding finance?

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