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VSJ 105

1999 MG A

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,463 mi
Last recorded11,463 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 MG A16,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSJ 105
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 11,463 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 10,551 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 10,527 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2015 9,971 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 8,909 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 May 2014 8,893 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to rear fuel pipe kinked near pump

Pass 10 Sep 2012 8,087 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 7,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2010 6,448 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 5,949 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 4,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 4,373 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 3,081 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 2,654 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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VSJ 105 is a 1999 MG A in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 16,020 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 VSJ 105, 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 27 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VSJ 105 registered?

VSJ 105 is a 1999 MG A, first registered on 16 June 1999.

Is VSJ 105 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSJ 105 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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