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VAS 833

2003 MG A

Yellow Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,210 mi
Last recorded8,210 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 MG A5,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAS 833
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 8,210 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 7,848 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 7,827 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 7,004 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 6,907 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 6,883 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 6,629 miles

both sides rear wheel rims buckled

nearside front top and lower sispension arm sivel joints worn

offside front top and lowerer suspension arm swivel joints worn

some play in nearside front wheel bearings

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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VAS 833 is a 2003 MG A in Yellow with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 5,866 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 VAS 833, 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 23 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAS 833 registered?

VAS 833 is a 2003 MG A, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is VAS 833 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAS 833 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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