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YVG 387

1956 MG A

Maroon Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,687 mi
Last recorded24,687 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1956 MG A19,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVG 387
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1956
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 24,687 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside battery insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,687 miles

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

nearside battery insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,687 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,687 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 24,687 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,687 miles

both steering rack boots cracking

left front wheel bearing makes a bit of a noise

Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,687 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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YVG 387 is a 1956 MG A in Maroon with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1956 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 19,801 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 YVG 387, 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 70 years old, this MG A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YVG 387 registered?

YVG 387 is a 1956 MG A, first registered on 14 March 1956.

Is YVG 387 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVG 387 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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