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VSU 189

1990 MG A

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

8,324 mi
Last recorded8,324 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 MG A24,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSU 189
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 8,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 8,123 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 8,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 8,058 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 7,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 7,812 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 7,197 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 7,196 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 7,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 7,043 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 6,746 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 6,466 miles

slight feathering to offside wiper blade

Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,905 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 5,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 5,399 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 5,383 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 4,506 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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VSU 189 is a 1990 MG A in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1990 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 24,246 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 VSU 189, 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 36 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VSU 189 registered?

VSU 189 is a 1990 MG A, first registered on 22 May 1990.

Is VSU 189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSU 189 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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