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XSL 616

2001 MG A

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,258 mi
Last recorded12,258 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 MG A7,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSL 616
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,258 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear rubber fuel pipes are perishing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 12,258 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear rubber fuel pipes are perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 12,239 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,894 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 11,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f shock-absorber top arm has slight movement

Pass 21 Apr 2007 11,346 miles

signs of a slight leak from front shock absorbers

small amount of movement o/s/f shockabsorber arm

Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,095 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 616 is a 2001 MG A in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 616, 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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What year was XSL 616 registered?

XSL 616 is a 2001 MG A, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is XSL 616 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSL 616 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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