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PSU 941

1989 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,483 mi
Last recorded93,483 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 MG A26,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 941
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 93,483 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 93,472 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,460 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,370 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 93,335 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 93,128 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 92,874 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 92,629 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER POOR CLEARANCE

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 92,498 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 92,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 92,026 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 91,794 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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PSU 941 is a 1989 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 26,043 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 PSU 941, 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 37 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PSU 941?

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What year was PSU 941 registered?

PSU 941 is a 1989 MG A, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is PSU 941 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSU 941 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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