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WFO 414

1980 MG A

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,102 mi
Last recorded31,102 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 MG A27,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFO 414
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 31,102 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,987 miles

Inner sills corroded Nearside offside

Oil stains on Nearside rear backplate

Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,737 miles

Front Offside nearside king pins slight movement

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Nearside Inner and outer sill corroded and movement

Nearside Rear Brake back plate seaping

Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,423 miles

Fluid stains on nearside rear backplate

Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,067 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 29,782 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 29,277 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 29,221 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 28,930 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 28,602 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 28,602 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,108 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,730 miles

NEAR SIDE INNER SILL CORROSION AROUND BODY MOUNT

NEARSIDE INNER SILL CORROSION

Pass 23 May 2007 27,355 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,961 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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WFO 414 is a 1980 MG A in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 27,542 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 WFO 414, 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 46 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 WFO 414 registered?

WFO 414 is a 1980 MG A, first registered on 14 August 1980.

Is WFO 414 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFO 414 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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