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YVS 769

1993 MG A

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,591 mi
Last recorded29,591 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 MG A22,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVS 769
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 29,591 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,398 miles

Tyres under-inflated.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 28,398 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyres under-inflated.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 27,715 miles

Lower radiator hose perished.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,715 miles

Lower radiator hose perished.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 27,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Some parts of wiring loom insecure/untidy.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,427 miles

Oil leak

Some parts of wiring loom insecure/untidy.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,256 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 27,256 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,152 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2010 27,152 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2010 27,142 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front to rear brake pipe would benefit from additional securing clips.

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Starter power cable and battery power cable chafing.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,985 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,588 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,472 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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YVS 769 is a 1993 MG A in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 22,515 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 YVS 769, 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 33 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YVS 769 registered?

YVS 769 is a 1993 MG A, first registered on 2 September 1993.

Is YVS 769 safe to buy?

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