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WGX 541M

1974 MG A

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,157 mi
Last recorded66,157 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGX 541M
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 66,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 65,482 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,378 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 62,886 miles

Offside Front Lower trunion

Fail 23 Jun 2018 62,886 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt loose lower (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower trunion

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,599 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 62,599 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,126 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Overheated

Fail 8 Jul 2016 62,124 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel seized (3.1.6c)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Overheated

Pass 26 Mar 2015 62,117 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

General vehicle underside rusty

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 62,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brakes binding slightly

General vehicle underside rusty

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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WGX 541M is a 1974 MG A in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGX 541M, 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 52 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 WGX 541M registered?

WGX 541M is a 1974 MG A, first registered on 14 June 1974.

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