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147 RPH

1960 MG A

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,040 mi
Last recorded20,040 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1960 MG A29,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration147 RPH
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,040 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 20,040 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 20,040 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 20,040 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,040 miles

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

ignition/charging light stays illuminated when engine running

Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,038 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 20,037 miles

o/s/r back plate damp

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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147 RPH is a 1960 MG A in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1960 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 29,118 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 147 RPH, 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 66 years old, this MG A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 147 RPH registered?

147 RPH is a 1960 MG A, first registered on 22 August 1960.

Is 147 RPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 147 RPH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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