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WVS 938

1993 MG A

Red Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,876 mi
Last recorded65,876 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 MG A22,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVS 938
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 65,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 65,700 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,863 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,346 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 63,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,116 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,451 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,820 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,768 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,564 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 61,192 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 61,192 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,976 miles

slight wear in nearside lower trunnion

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,677 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 60,672 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 60,633 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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WVS 938 is a 1993 MG A in Red with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1993 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 22,515 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 WVS 938, 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 33 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WVS 938 registered?

WVS 938 is a 1993 MG A, first registered on 16 June 1993.

Is WVS 938 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVS 938 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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