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XSK 301

1992 MG A

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,154 mi
Last recorded6,154 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1992 MG A12,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSK 301
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 6,154 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 5,606 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 5,119 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 4,630 miles

castled nuts where marked require split pins

Pass 27 Jan 2014 4,117 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 4,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 4,081 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 4,034 miles

offside rear brake weaker than the others

Fail 3 Aug 2011 4,034 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear brake weaker than the others

Pass 18 Jun 2010 3,909 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 3,443 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 3,322 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 2,978 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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XSK 301 is a 1992 MG A in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1992 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 12,208 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 XSK 301, 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 34 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XSK 301?

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What year was XSK 301 registered?

XSK 301 is a 1992 MG A, first registered on 16 March 1992.

Is XSK 301 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSK 301 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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