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OSL 863

1991 MG A

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,821 mi
Last recorded21,821 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 MG A13,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSL 863
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 21,821 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 21,642 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,398 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 21,065 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,852 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 20,545 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine oil on min

osr osf binding slightly

slight knock at steering wheel

Fail 31 Jul 2009 19,529 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine oil on min

osr osf binding slightly

slight knock at steering wheel

Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,232 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play at steering colomn top wheel

Fail 27 Jun 2008 19,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play at steering colomn top wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all front suspension rubbers perrished

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2006 18,743 miles

nsf spot light not working

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 25 May 2005 18,246 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

car will not run on idle

nsr osr shackel rubber bushes perished

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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OSL 863 is a 1991 MG A in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,754 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 OSL 863, 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 35 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OSL 863 registered?

OSL 863 is a 1991 MG A, first registered on 17 January 1991.

Is OSL 863 safe to buy?

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