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SSY 827

1997 MG A

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

16,112 mi
Last recorded16,112 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 MG A21,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSY 827
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 16,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 16,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 16,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 15,940 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 15,913 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 15,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 15,768 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 11,870 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 9,266 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 6,630 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 4,184 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 82 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,041 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 78,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,837 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2011 77,729 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 77,676 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 77,185 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2008 76,904 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,569 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 76,564 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 75,995 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 75,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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SSY 827 is a 1997 MG A in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 21,222 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 SSY 827, 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 29 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SSY 827 registered?

SSY 827 is a 1997 MG A, first registered on 18 July 1997.

Is SSY 827 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSY 827 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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