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YSU 404

1990 MG A

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,253 mi
Last recorded35,253 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 MG A24,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSU 404
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,253 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 35,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing retaining clip missing pads insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,111 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 34,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,519 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,360 miles

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

front wheels tight to turn

Fail 6 Jul 2011 34,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front wheels tight to turn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,076 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 34,075 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 33,867 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,867 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,264 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 33,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Oil leak

all four tyres side wall deteriorated and split, but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,919 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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YSU 404 is a 1990 MG A in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 404, 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 404 registered?

YSU 404 is a 1990 MG A, first registered on 9 March 1990.

Is YSU 404 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSU 404 shows 18 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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