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PAV 781

1985 MG A

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,566 mi
Last recorded31,566 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1985 MG A7,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAV 781
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,566 miles

offside front lower trunnion worn

Fail 6 Jun 2016 31,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front lower trunnion worn

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,159 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 28,651 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 28,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,934 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 26,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,640 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 26,638 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 26,241 miles

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

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

offside front bump stop missing

Fail 16 May 2011 26,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 24 May 2010 26,233 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,154 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 24,762 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,696 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 23,130 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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PAV 781 is a 1985 MG A in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1985 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 7,954 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 PAV 781, 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 41 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 PAV 781 registered?

PAV 781 is a 1985 MG A, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is PAV 781 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAV 781 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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