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USL 688

2001 MG Mga

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,662 mi
Last recorded44,662 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Mga23,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSL 688
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 44,662 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 44,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,376 miles

Both inner rear sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 44,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Both inner rear sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 43,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 May 2017 43,926 miles

Fuel hose excessively chafed between carburetors rubbing against throttle housing (7.2.2)

Offside Front rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 43,431 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,012 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 41,806 miles

brake lights slow to operate

Pass 21 May 2012 41,554 miles

alot off preasure to work brake lights

front offside sidelight when

front tyres wearing on in side

Pass 25 May 2011 41,168 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,709 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,261 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,598 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,604 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,870 miles

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

Front lower wishbone inner bushes are showing signs of wear and perishing.

Offside front suspension upper and lower trunnions have slight wear/play.

Oversize tyres are fitted.

Rear axle travel limiting straps are missing.

both rear shock absorbers have slight play in the pin and bush.

Fail 7 Jun 2006 37,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG Mga?

Based on 3,780 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 65
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
brake binding 42
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USL 688 is a 2001 MG Mga in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 23,316 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 Mga fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying USL 688, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mga typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was USL 688 registered?

USL 688 is a 2001 MG Mga, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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