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VYJ 549

1990 MG A

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

25,979 mi
Last recorded25,979 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 MG A24,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 549
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 25,979 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 25,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,861 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 25,690 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,113 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,865 miles

slight play in front king pins

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,422 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 23,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,067 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 22,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,888 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,646 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,222 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 549 is a 1990 MG A in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 549, 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 VYJ 549 registered?

VYJ 549 is a 1990 MG A, first registered on 20 March 1990.

Is VYJ 549 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYJ 549 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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