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USU 393

1956 MG Mga

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,493 mi
Last recorded38,493 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1956 MG Mga15,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 393
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1956
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 38,493 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 38,483 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 38,473 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 38,464 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 38,457 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 38,428 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,409 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,309 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,152 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,374 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Slight movement in steeing arm joints nearside and offside

Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 35,002 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

some play in steering rack nearside and offside

Fail 3 Sep 2007 34,804 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Some play in steering rack nearside and offside

Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 34,248 miles

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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USU 393 is a 1956 MG Mga in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1956 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.8% with a typical mileage of 15,002 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 USU 393, 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 70 years old, this MG Mga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was USU 393 registered?

USU 393 is a 1956 MG Mga, first registered on 30 December 1956.

Is USU 393 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USU 393 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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