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YSY 468

1997 MG A

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,604 mi
Last recorded67,604 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 MG A21,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSY 468
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 67,604 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,599 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 67,277 miles

Centre Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 May 2011 67,175 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 67,175 miles

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 May 2010 67,101 miles

slight binding nearside rear brake.

Pass 14 May 2009 67,019 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,643 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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YSY 468 is a 1997 MG A in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 21,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSY 468, 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 29 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YSY 468 registered?

YSY 468 is a 1997 MG A, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is YSY 468 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSY 468 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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