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RSL 789

2000 MG A

Black Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

28,499 mi
Last recorded28,499 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 MG A10,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSL 789
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 28,499 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,834 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,880 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 23,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,164 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,060 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,805 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 17,767 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,629 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,400 miles

Slight play in N/S Front king pin

Slight play in O/S Front king pin

Slight play in O/S Rack end

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 13,360 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Slight play in N/S Front king pin

Slight play in O/S Front king pin

Slight play in O/S Rack end

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,350 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,111 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 8,324 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 6,334 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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RSL 789 is a 2000 MG A in Black with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2000 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 10,060 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 RSL 789, 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 26 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RSL 789 registered?

RSL 789 is a 2000 MG A, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is RSL 789 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSL 789 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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