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PSY 148

1996 MG A

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,071 mi
Last recorded80,071 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 MG A48,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSY 148
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,071 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 80,063 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,878 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 79,878 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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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PSY 148 is a 1996 MG A in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 48,914 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 PSY 148, 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 30 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PSY 148?

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What year was PSY 148 registered?

PSY 148 is a 1996 MG A, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is PSY 148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSY 148 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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