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WSL 770

2001 MG A

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,153 mi
Last recorded26,153 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 MG A7,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSL 770
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 26,153 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 25,491 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 25,466 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 21,046 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 19,676 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 19,345 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 15,709 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 12,352 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2012 12,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,779 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 11,779 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 6,205 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 6,167 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 5,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 5,608 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 3,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 684 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,145 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 770 is a 2001 MG A in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 770, 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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WSL 770 is a 2001 MG A, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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