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XFO 837

1996 MG A

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,373 mi
Last recorded17,373 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 MG A48,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFO 837
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 17,373 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 16,970 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,305 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 15,960 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 14,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 14,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 12,839 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,057 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,608 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 9,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,523 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 8,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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XFO 837 is a 1996 MG A in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 48,914 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 XFO 837, 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 30 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 XFO 837 registered?

XFO 837 is a 1996 MG A, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is XFO 837 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFO 837 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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