MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,081 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear cross member behind batteries excessivelly corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear cross member behind batteries excessivelly corroded
Both rear wing lower fixing damaged
several body mounts slight corrosion in area
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the MG A?
Based on 15,457 MOT tests across 1,952 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UPW 208 is a 1956 MG A in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1956 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 19,801 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 UPW 208, 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 70 years old, this MG A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of UPW 208?
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What year was UPW 208 registered?
UPW 208 is a 1956 MG A, first registered on 31 March 1956.
Is UPW 208 safe to buy?
The MOT history for UPW 208 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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