MOT Status
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63,451 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop-shaft UJ's have slight play.
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.
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))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
How Reliable is the MG A?
Based on 15,457 MOT tests across 1,952 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for YSY 705 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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