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642 UYS

1956 MG A

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

649 mi
Last recorded649 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1956 MG A19,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration642 UYS
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1956
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 649 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 2,953 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 1,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 1,589 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 1,585 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking at wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres mishapen

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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642 UYS is a 1956 MG A in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1956 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 19,801 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 642 UYS, 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 70 years old, this MG A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 642 UYS registered?

642 UYS is a 1956 MG A, first registered on 31 December 1956.

Is 642 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 642 UYS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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