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XUF 373

1984 MG A

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,680 mi
Last recorded44,680 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1984 MG A36,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUF 373
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,680 miles

both inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 44,667 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,640 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 44,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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XUF 373 is a 1984 MG A in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 36,612 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 XUF 373, 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 42 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XUF 373 registered?

XUF 373 is a 1984 MG A, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is XUF 373 safe to buy?

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