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PSL 764

2001 MG Mga

Red Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,493 mi
Last recorded21,493 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Mga23,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSL 764
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 21,493 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,469 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 21,426 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,243 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 21,236 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 21,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 21,041 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,590 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,918 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 19,918 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,353 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,080 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Mga?

Based on 3,780 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 65
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
brake binding 42
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PSL 764 is a 2001 MG Mga in Red with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 23,316 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 Mga fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PSL 764, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mga typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PSL 764 registered?

PSL 764 is a 2001 MG Mga, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is PSL 764 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSL 764 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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