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YFF 586

1995 MG A

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,575 mi
Last recorded3,575 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 MG A14,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFF 586
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 3,575 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 3,575 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 3,371 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 3,371 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 3,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 3,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 3,371 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007
Fail 12 Jun 2007

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 3,371 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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YFF 586 is a 1995 MG A in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 14,960 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 YFF 586, 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 31 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YFF 586 registered?

YFF 586 is a 1995 MG A, first registered on 2 June 1995.

Is YFF 586 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFF 586 shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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