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YYT 550

1960 MG Mga

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,146 mi
Last recorded15,146 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1960 MG Mga27,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYT 550
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 15,146 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 14,833 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 12,953 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 12,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 10,652 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 10,652 miles

Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Axle end of rear flexible brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 10,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 10,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 9,449 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 9,449 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 8,064 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 7,965 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 7,965 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 3,847 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 2,551 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 1,242 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 29 miles

exhaust fouling fuel tank

Fail 17 Oct 2011 20 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

exhaust fouling fuel tank

slight oil leak offside rear hub

How Reliable is the MG Mga?

Based on 3,780 MOT tests across 451 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
451
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 65
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 46
brake binding 42
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YYT 550 is a 1960 MG Mga in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1960 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 27,343 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 Mga fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYT 550, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mga typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 66 years old, this MG Mga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YYT 550 registered?

YYT 550 is a 1960 MG Mga, first registered on 12 May 1960.

Is YYT 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYT 550 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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