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WSV 424

1986 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,083 mi
Last recorded18,083 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSV 424
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 18,083 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 18,083 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,064 miles

Minor corrosion to RR leaf springs

Minor oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,914 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

crack in n/s of windscreen outside wiper sweep

oil leak from rear axel (poss n/s half shaft oil seal)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 17,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

crack in n/s of windscreen outside wiper sweep

oil leak from rear axel (poss n/s half shaft oil seal)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,705 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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WSV 424 is a 1986 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WSV 424, 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 40 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 WSV 424 registered?

WSV 424 is a 1986 MG A, first registered on 4 July 1986.

Is WSV 424 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSV 424 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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