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TYJ 277

1993 MG A

Green Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,243 mi
Last recorded20,243 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 MG A22,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYJ 277
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,243 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery secured with cable ties (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

indicator tell tail not working

oil leak at engine

Pass 19 Sep 2017 20,236 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 20,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 20,126 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 20,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 19,541 miles

Hand brake cable across axle fouling

Fail 26 Aug 2015 19,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Battery insecure

Hand brake cable across axle fouling

Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,456 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,230 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,939 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 18,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,568 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

offside front and nearside rear wheels have slight movement between the hub and wheel

Pass 25 Oct 2008 18,339 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

offside front and nearside rear wheels have slight movement between the hub and wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,153 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

slight movement on offside front wheel hub splines

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,716 miles

nearside rear wheel has slight movement in hub splines

offside front wheel has slight movement in hub splines

Fail 18 Sep 2006 17,716 miles

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

nearside rear wheel has slight movement in hub splines

offside front wheel has slight movement in hub splines

Pass 16 Sep 2005 17,472 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear wheel has slight movement in hub splines

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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TYJ 277 is a 1993 MG A in Green with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1993 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 22,515 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 TYJ 277, 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 33 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TYJ 277 registered?

TYJ 277 is a 1993 MG A, first registered on 16 July 1993.

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