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USJ 607

1998 MG A

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,530 mi
Last recorded73,530 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 MG A20,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSJ 607
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2022 73,530 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper TRUNION SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 23 Jun 2012 73,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 73,023 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 73,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,220 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 71,836 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 70,957 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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USJ 607 is a 1998 MG A in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 20,521 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 USJ 607, 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 28 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was USJ 607 registered?

USJ 607 is a 1998 MG A, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is USJ 607 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USJ 607 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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