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OVS 863

1993 MG A

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,235 mi
Last recorded27,235 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 MG A22,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVS 863
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 27,235 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 27,211 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 27,211 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDE. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working FRONT AND REAR. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 26,906 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 26,886 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 26,866 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 26,800 miles

brake pedal has slight travel

Pass 5 Jun 2019 26,753 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 26,753 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 26,706 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 26,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 25,918 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 May 2016 25,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trunion (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trunion (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front flexi (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2015 25,620 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 25,479 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 25,349 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,220 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 24,640 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 24,629 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2009 24,321 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,058 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,846 miles

o/s/r axle strap partly broken, but still attached at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2005 23,752 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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OVS 863 is a 1993 MG A in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 22,515 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 OVS 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 33 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 OVS 863 registered?

OVS 863 is a 1993 MG A, first registered on 22 January 1993.

Is OVS 863 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVS 863 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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