MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside front lower trunnion worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
offside front lower trunnion worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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
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
How Reliable is the MG A?
Based on 15,457 MOT tests across 1,952 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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