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RJV 200

1979 MG A

Black Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,126 mi
Last recorded81,126 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 MG A43,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJV 200
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 81,126 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 81,019 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 81,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,853 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,770 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 80,582 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 80,511 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,375 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 80,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,823 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 79,578 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,331 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 79,149 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,001 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,976 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,821 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 78,821 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,439 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 78,424 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 78,423 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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RJV 200 is a 1979 MG A in Black with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1979 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 43,116 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 RJV 200, 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 47 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 RJV 200?

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What year was RJV 200 registered?

RJV 200 is a 1979 MG A, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is RJV 200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJV 200 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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