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RAS 540

2003 MG A

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,619 mi
Last recorded1,619 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 MG A5,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAS 540
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2022 1,619 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 1,546 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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RAS 540 is a 2003 MG A in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 5,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAS 540, 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 23 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of RAS 540?

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What year was RAS 540 registered?

RAS 540 is a 2003 MG A, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is RAS 540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAS 540 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAS 540 have outstanding finance?

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