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SFJ 631

1980 MG A

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,822 mi
Last recorded19,822 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 MG A27,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFJ 631
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 19,822 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 19,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Indicator switch inoperative switch faulty not working n/s lights (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 19,733 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 19,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,549 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,526 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 19,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,490 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,389 miles

n/s rear wheel binding slightly

screen washers weak

Pass 31 May 2012 19,385 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,379 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 19,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 19,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe froim tank slightly deteriated

neardide rear tyre perished on sidewall

nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,337 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 19,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front and rear tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,323 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 19,323 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,285 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,228 miles

both front tyres walls starting to perrish

Pass 20 Jul 2005 19,168 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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SFJ 631 is a 1980 MG A in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 27,542 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 SFJ 631, 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 46 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SFJ 631 registered?

SFJ 631 is a 1980 MG A, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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