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USY 516

1997 MG A

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,267 mi
Last recorded67,267 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 MG A21,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSY 516
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,267 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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USY 516 is a 1997 MG A in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 21,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 USY 516, 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 29 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of USY 516?

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What year was USY 516 registered?

USY 516 is a 1997 MG A, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is USY 516 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USY 516 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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