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VVS 836

1993 MG A

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,658 mi
Last recorded2,658 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 MG A22,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVS 836
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 2,658 miles

All brakes binding slightly

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 14 Sep 2017 2,658 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 2,657 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Play in offside steering rack track rod

Rear brakes show 68% true imbalance on roller brake tester

Pass 1 Sep 2015 2,656 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 2,655 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 2,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 2,641 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 2,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 2,382 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 2,381 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Signs of a possible fuel leak around the fuel sender unit. (In the fuel tank)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 2,381 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Signs of a possible fuel leak around the fuel sender unit. (In the fuel tank)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 2,261 miles

both steering-rack ends showing slight wear

offside front & offside rear brakes binding slightly

offside steering track-rod end gaiter split

Fail 11 Jun 2009 2,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

both steering-rack ends showing slight wear

offside front & offside rear brakes binding slightly

offside steering track-rod end gaiter split

bonnet not securing in closed position properly

Pass 27 Mar 2007 2,214 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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VVS 836 is a 1993 MG A in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 836, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVS 836 registered?

VVS 836 is a 1993 MG A, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is VVS 836 safe to buy?

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