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TFO 894

1997 MG A

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,771 mi
Last recorded4,771 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 MG A21,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFO 894
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 4,771 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 4,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pump union (7.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking Brake pipe union (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 4,686 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 4,408 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 4,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 3,560 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 3,248 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 894 is a 1997 MG A in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TFO 894, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TFO 894 registered?

TFO 894 is a 1997 MG A, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is TFO 894 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFO 894 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TFO 894 have outstanding finance?

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