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USV 984

1986 MG Mga

White Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,041 mi
Last recorded3,041 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSV 984
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 3,041 miles

offside front and both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2018 3,041 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front and both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2017 3,026 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 3,021 miles

both rear and offside front tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Oct 2014 2,983 miles

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

both rear and o/s/f tyres slightly perished.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 2,983 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres slightly perished.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 2,974 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F tyre is perished

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 2,974 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Both rear tyres are perished

O/S/F tyre is perished

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 2,963 miles

Oil leak from oil filter housing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 2,931 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

surface cracks in all sidewalls of all tyres

Fail 12 Oct 2011 2,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

surface cracks in all sidewalls of all tyres

Pass 4 Nov 2010 2,920 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Fail 2 Nov 2010 2,916 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Oct 2009 2,891 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 2,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

indicator switch has to be held over manualy during operation as designed on production of vechicle

Pass 31 Jul 2007 2,880 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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USV 984 is a 1986 MG Mga in White with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 USV 984, 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 40 years old, this MG Mga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was USV 984 registered?

USV 984 is a 1986 MG Mga, first registered on 5 June 1986.

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