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WSL 636

2001 MG A

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,773 mi
Last recorded2,773 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 MG A7,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSL 636
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 2,773 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 2,182 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 2,119 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 2,119 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 1,980 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 1,980 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 1,883 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

no seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2013 1,851 miles

security of wiring loom at rear of vehicle

slight movement in nearside front suspension upper bush to shock absorber. Slight movement in offside front suspension upper trunion

Fail 10 Aug 2013 1,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

security of wiring loom at rear of vehicle

slight movement in nearside front suspension upper bush to shock absorber. Slight movement in offside front suspension upper trunion

Pass 18 Aug 2012 1,717 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 1,711 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 1,631 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 1,381 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

noise offside rear hub area may come from wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2010 1,381 miles

noise offside rear hub area may come from wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2009 1,204 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 1,038 miles

hand brake requires adustment

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 4 Aug 2007 880 miles

hand brake adjustment

slight movement in nearside front lower trunion

Fail 4 Aug 2007 880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

hand brake adjustment

slight movement in nearside front lower trunion

Fail 31 Aug 2006 515 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 515 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 498 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 422 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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WSL 636 is a 2001 MG A in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 7,610 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 WSL 636, 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 25 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WSL 636 registered?

WSL 636 is a 2001 MG A, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is WSL 636 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSL 636 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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