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VYJ 450

1991 MG A

White Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,147 mi
Last recorded44,147 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1991 MG A13,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 450
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 44,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,329 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,365 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,097 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,032 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,923 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 41,684 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,996 miles

Exhaust centre support bracket missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 40,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Exhaust centre support bracket missing but exhaust still adequately supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,839 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 40,793 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,792 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 39,792 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 450 is a 1991 MG A in White with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,754 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 VYJ 450, 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 35 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VYJ 450 registered?

VYJ 450 is a 1991 MG A, first registered on 17 July 1991.

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The MOT history for VYJ 450 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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