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TSV 750

1985 MG A

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,095 mi
Last recorded8,095 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 MG A7,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSV 750
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 8,095 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 8,093 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 7,954 miles

Nearside Rear shock seeping

Fail 1 Oct 2021 7,951 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 7,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 7,747 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 7,605 miles

slight pull to right on front brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2017 7,355 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 7,333 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 7,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken. (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 7,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight water leak from radiator.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 7,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight water leak from radiator.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 6,653 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 6,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 6,394 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 6,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 6,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 6,095 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 6,095 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 6,018 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 6,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 5,853 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 5,883 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,832 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 5,766 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 5,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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TSV 750 is a 1985 MG A in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1985 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 7,954 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 TSV 750, 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 41 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TSV 750 registered?

TSV 750 is a 1985 MG A, first registered on 11 October 1985.

Is TSV 750 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSV 750 shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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