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YSY 905

1997 MG A

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,211 mi
Last recorded36,211 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 MG A21,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSY 905
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 36,211 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,557 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,435 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,633 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,257 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,731 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 17,163 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,505 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 16,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2006 14,590 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 905 is a 1997 MG A in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 905, 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

How do I check the history of YSY 905?

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What year was YSY 905 registered?

YSY 905 is a 1997 MG A, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is YSY 905 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSY 905 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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