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RSX 523K

1972 MG A

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1972 MG A36,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSX 523K
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 79,134 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 79,133 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 79,106 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

It is possible that the rear springs are sided and fitted wrongly

Fail 15 Jun 2007 79,106 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CO 5.6% HC 716ppm CO2 5.87%, O2 7.88%

No hazards fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2005 79,102 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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RSX 523K is a 1972 MG A in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1972 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 36,242 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 RSX 523K, 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 54 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RSX 523K registered?

RSX 523K is a 1972 MG A, first registered on 7 April 1972.

Is RSX 523K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSX 523K shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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