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SSL 669

2001 MG A

Red Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,215 mi
Last recorded68,215 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 MG A7,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSL 669
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,215 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 68,200 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,033 miles

main beam warning light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2016 68,033 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

main beam warning light not working

Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,887 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,679 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,394 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,176 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 66,655 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,065 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,507 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 65,063 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 64,809 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 64,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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SSL 669 is a 2001 MG A in Red with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 7,610 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 SSL 669, 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 25 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SSL 669 registered?

SSL 669 is a 2001 MG A, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is SSL 669 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSL 669 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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