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TSY 306

1996 MG A

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,959 mi
Last recorded79,959 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 MG A48,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSY 306
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,959 miles

surface corrosion to o/s/f sill

Fail 15 Jun 2015 79,959 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface corrosion to o/s/f sill

Pass 20 Jul 2013 79,115 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside trunion slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2012 78,923 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,538 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 78,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,079 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 77,331 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 28 Jun 2008 76,319 miles

nearside and offside top trunions have play

Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 74,838 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 74,699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 72,660 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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TSY 306 is a 1996 MG A in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TSY 306, 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.

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What year was TSY 306 registered?

TSY 306 is a 1996 MG A, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is TSY 306 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSY 306 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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