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RFO 793

1996 MG A

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,351 mi
Last recorded78,351 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 MG A48,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFO 793
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 78,351 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,029 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,423 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,520 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,687 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,895 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,326 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 72,325 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,901 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,874 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 68,845 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,167 miles

slight wear in nearside front lower suspension swivel joint

slight wear in offside front top suspension swivel joint

Pass 13 Jul 2009 67,823 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 67,022 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 65,782 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 65,779 miles

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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RFO 793 is a 1996 MG A in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RFO 793, 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.

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What year was RFO 793 registered?

RFO 793 is a 1996 MG A, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is RFO 793 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFO 793 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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