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XSV 769

1991 MG A

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,127 mi
Last recorded32,127 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 MG A13,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSV 769
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 32,127 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 31,728 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 31,540 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 30,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 30,732 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 30,142 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 29,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 29,448 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2017 28,443 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 27,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 26,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 26,513 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 26,509 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 May 2013 25,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,003 miles

slight bind to nearside front and offside rear wheels.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,205 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,645 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,758 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine is misfirering badly

smell of petrol in engine bay but no leak evident at the time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,972 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,502 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,306 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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XSV 769 is a 1991 MG A in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 13,754 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 XSV 769, 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 35 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XSV 769 registered?

XSV 769 is a 1991 MG A, first registered on 17 April 1991.

Is XSV 769 safe to buy?

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