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VYJ 188

1993 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,465 mi
Last recorded24,465 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 MG A22,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 188
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 24,465 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,441 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 24,441 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 22,698 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front shock absorbers with reduced dampening affect.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 2,137 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,388 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,696 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,972 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,695 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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VYJ 188 is a 1993 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYJ 188, 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 VYJ 188 registered?

VYJ 188 is a 1993 MG A, first registered on 17 September 1993.

Is VYJ 188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYJ 188 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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