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YSY 705

1997 MG A

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,451 mi
Last recorded63,451 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 MG A21,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSY 705
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 63,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop-shaft UJ's have slight play.

Pass 6 Oct 2023 62,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle hangers perished.

Pass 21 Jul 2022 61,117 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,324 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 60,324 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,003 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,647 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,125 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,332 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 32,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,207 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 705 is a 1997 MG A in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YSY 705, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YSY 705 registered?

YSY 705 is a 1997 MG A, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is YSY 705 safe to buy?

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