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SVS 270

1989 MG A

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,222 mi
Last recorded41,222 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 MG A26,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVS 270
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,222 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 41,222 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016
Pass 25 Apr 2015 460 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 416 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 330 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 17 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 8 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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SVS 270 is a 1989 MG A in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 26,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVS 270, 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 37 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SVS 270?

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What year was SVS 270 registered?

SVS 270 is a 1989 MG A, first registered on 14 November 1989.

Is SVS 270 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVS 270 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SVS 270 have outstanding finance?

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