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YXC 17

2002 MG A

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,834 mi
Last recorded53,834 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 MG A15,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXC 17
MakeMG
ModelA
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,834 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,075 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,626 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,522 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,241 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,891 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside steering rack tie rod ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,389 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,270 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,846 miles

Slight play in offside front steering rack tie rod ball joint

Fail 20 Jun 2011 43,846 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in offside front steering rack tie rod ball joint

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,181 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 43,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 39,757 miles

windscreen cracked outside wiper sweep

Pass 30 May 2006 38,799 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

inbalance front brakes

windscreen cracked outside wiper sweep

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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YXC 17 is a 2002 MG A in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 15,010 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 YXC 17, 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 24 years old, this MG A is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YXC 17 registered?

YXC 17 is a 2002 MG A, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is YXC 17 safe to buy?

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