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YYV 687

1960 MG Mga

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,840 mi
Last recorded39,840 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1960 MG Mga27,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYV 687
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 39,840 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 39,837 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 39,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,710 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,644 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,509 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,410 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,218 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 39,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,055 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 39,055 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,549 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,006 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,993 miles

Oil leak

SEAT BELT EXEMPT, NO BELT FITTED TO O/S/F AT TIME OF TEST

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 53,993 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,489 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,977 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 28,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,770 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YYV 687 is a 1960 MG Mga in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYV 687, 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 YYV 687 registered?

YYV 687 is a 1960 MG Mga, first registered on 24 May 1960.

Is YYV 687 safe to buy?

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