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USY 871

1997 MG Mga

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,437 mi
Last recorded28,437 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSY 871
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,437 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 28,285 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 28,273 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,221 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 27,949 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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USY 871 is a 1997 MG Mga in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USY 871, 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 29 years old, this MG Mga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of USY 871?

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What year was USY 871 registered?

USY 871 is a 1997 MG Mga, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is USY 871 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USY 871 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USY 871 have outstanding finance?

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