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OFF 284

1994 MG A

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,764 mi
Last recorded18,764 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 MG A15,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFF 284
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 18,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 18,754 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 18,728 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 18,521 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2-4 mm of tread left

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 18,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,366 miles

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

slight damage to cross tube on chassis behind engine not a prescribed area

Pass 21 May 2015 18,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 May 2014 17,680 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

underseal falling off chasis and starting to rust

Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

chassis crosstube under gearbox damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,081 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

ns handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,429 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 14,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 14,320 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 14,275 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 14,007 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,871 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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OFF 284 is a 1994 MG A in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1994 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 15,287 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFF 284, 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 32 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OFF 284 registered?

OFF 284 is a 1994 MG A, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is OFF 284 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFF 284 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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