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TSJ 445

1998 MG A

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,026 mi
Last recorded14,026 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 MG A20,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSJ 445
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,026 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 13,739 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 13,412 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 13,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 12,931 miles

N/S/R axle check strap broken

Pass 10 Jun 2011 12,736 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 12,557 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,104 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,894 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

all 4 tyres old and starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2007 11,747 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,445 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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TSJ 445 is a 1998 MG A in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 445, 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

How do I check the history of TSJ 445?

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What year was TSJ 445 registered?

TSJ 445 is a 1998 MG A, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is TSJ 445 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSJ 445 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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