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SFF 345

1994 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,111 mi
Last recorded6,111 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1994 MG A15,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFF 345
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 6,111 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 5,712 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 4,906 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 3,857 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 2,480 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 2,480 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 2,206 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 1,929 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 1,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both wiper arms slightly weak

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 Apr 2010 1,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both wiper arms slightly weak

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 15 May 2009 1,421 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisey

wiper arms slightly weak

Pass 12 May 2008 443 miles

N/S/R Wheel Bearing is getting noisy.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal master cylinder sticks.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 99,879 miles

N/S/R Wheel Bearing is getting noisey.

Pass 15 Apr 2006 99,230 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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SFF 345 is a 1994 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 15,287 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 SFF 345, 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 32 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFF 345?

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What year was SFF 345 registered?

SFF 345 is a 1994 MG A, first registered on 11 October 1994.

Is SFF 345 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFF 345 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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