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TFO 443

1996 MG A

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

751 mi
Last recorded751 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1996 MG A48,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFO 443
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 751 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 703 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 701 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2009 655 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 655 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 637 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 595 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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TFO 443 is a 1996 MG A in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 48,914 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 TFO 443, 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 30 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 TFO 443?

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What year was TFO 443 registered?

TFO 443 is a 1996 MG A, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is TFO 443 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFO 443 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TFO 443 have outstanding finance?

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