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TSJ 204

1998 MG A

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,637 mi
Last recorded73,637 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 MG A20,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSJ 204
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,637 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,318 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,947 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,194 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,323 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,246 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,067 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,843 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,668 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 67,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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TSJ 204 is a 1998 MG A in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,521 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 TSJ 204, 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 28 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 TSJ 204 registered?

TSJ 204 is a 1998 MG A, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is TSJ 204 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSJ 204 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TSJ 204 have outstanding finance?

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