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OSL 984

2001 MG A

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,561 mi
Last recorded19,561 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 MG A7,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSL 984
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 19,561 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 19,469 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,375 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 19,336 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 19,239 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,129 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 19,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,082 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,024 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,915 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 18,567 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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OSL 984 is a 2001 MG A in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 7,610 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 OSL 984, 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 25 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSL 984 registered?

OSL 984 is a 2001 MG A, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is OSL 984 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSL 984 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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