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YSU 285

1990 MG A

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,982 mi
Last recorded35,982 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1990 MG A24,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSU 285
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,982 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,674 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,147 miles

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

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

Slight play in front right hand lower suspension trunion joint

Fail 16 Mar 2011 35,138 miles

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,065 miles

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

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

Slight play in right hand front lower suspension joint

Fail 12 Apr 2010 35,056 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in right hand front lower suspension joint

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,926 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 34,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,889 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 33,185 miles

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

rear offside hub oil seal is leaking (not affecting brakes

Fail 1 May 2007 33,179 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

rear hub oil seal is leaking (not affecting rear brakes).

Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,359 miles

oil leaking from offside of rear axle (on brake backplate).

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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YSU 285 is a 1990 MG A in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 24,246 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 YSU 285, 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 36 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YSU 285 registered?

YSU 285 is a 1990 MG A, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is YSU 285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSU 285 shows 12 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.

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