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XSL 246

2001 MG A

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,985 mi
Last recorded8,985 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 MG A7,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSL 246
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 8,985 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 8,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

all 4 tyres perished slightly on outer side walls

Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,752 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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XSL 246 is a 2001 MG A in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSL 246, 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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How do I check the history of XSL 246?

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What year was XSL 246 registered?

XSL 246 is a 2001 MG A, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is XSL 246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSL 246 shows 3 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.

Does XSL 246 have outstanding finance?

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