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USU 149

1989 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,576 mi
Last recorded7,576 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 MG A26,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 149
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 7,576 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 7,575 miles

Stop lamp not working both. (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake slightly grabbing.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 7,476 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 7,343 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 7,278 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 7,278 miles

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

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

Offside inner steering rack joint has play well below service standard

Pass 11 Oct 2013 7,157 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 12 Oct 2012 6,891 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 6,891 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 6,758 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

r/h front wing damage

Fail 12 Oct 2011 6,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

r/h front wing damage

Pass 13 Oct 2010 6,450 miles

Nearside has slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2010 6,450 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside has slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,228 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 6,044 miles

Wiper blade on offside starting to split

Wiper linkage worn, reccomend replacement.

Fail 30 Aug 2008 6,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Wiper blade on offside starting to split

Pass 11 Aug 2007 5,983 miles

Wipers need slight attention

Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,886 miles

Wiper motor lazy

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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USU 149 is a 1989 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 26,043 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 USU 149, 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 37 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was USU 149 registered?

USU 149 is a 1989 MG A, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is USU 149 safe to buy?

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