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TXA 104

1979 MG A

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,648 mi
Last recorded77,648 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1979 MG A43,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXA 104
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 77,648 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 77,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 77,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,016 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 76,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

knock in steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2011 75,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

knock in steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,231 miles

knocking noise from steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2010 74,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

knocking noise from steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,189 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 72,432 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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TXA 104 is a 1979 MG A in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1979 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 43,116 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 TXA 104, 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 47 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TXA 104?

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What year was TXA 104 registered?

TXA 104 is a 1979 MG A, first registered on 15 October 1979.

Is TXA 104 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TXA 104 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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