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TFO 805

1996 MG A

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,846 mi
Last recorded40,846 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 MG A48,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFO 805
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,846 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,374 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,406 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,473 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,590 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,353 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2006 31,760 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 805 is a 1996 MG A in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 TFO 805, 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 805?

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What year was TFO 805 registered?

TFO 805 is a 1996 MG A, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is TFO 805 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFO 805 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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