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VVS 645

1993 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,951 mi
Last recorded1,951 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 MG A22,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVS 645
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 1,951 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 1,767 miles

corrosion n/s outer sill to floor front and rear

Fail 20 May 2024 1,758 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

corrosion evident n/s sill to floor front and rear

Pass 1 Jun 2022 1,334 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 1,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 751 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,948 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 99,947 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 99,150 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 98,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

corrosion hole in nsf inner floor

front bump stops deteriated

front coils corroded

osr tyre uneven tread

osr tyre wall cracking

Pass 6 May 2015 98,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

corrosion hole in nsf inner floor

front bump stops deteriated

front coils corroded

osr tyre uneven tread

osr tyre wall cracking

Pass 8 May 2014 98,178 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 97,231 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 96,526 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 95,559 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 94,812 miles

o/s/r service binding slightly

Fail 5 May 2010 94,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 94,556 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 94,086 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in offside front trunion

Pass 29 Mar 2007 94,086 miles

slight play in offside front trunion

Pass 16 Feb 2006 93,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VVS 645 is a 1993 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 22,515 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 VVS 645, 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 33 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VVS 645 registered?

VVS 645 is a 1993 MG A, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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