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810 PAU

1980 MG A

Red Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,142 mi
Last recorded62,142 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1980 MG A27,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration810 PAU
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 62,142 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,275 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,508 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 58,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 56,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,147 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,394 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,721 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,465 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 47,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 82,005 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,085 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,080 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 43,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,407 miles

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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810 PAU is a 1980 MG A in Red with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 27,542 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 810 PAU, 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 46 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 810 PAU registered?

810 PAU is a 1980 MG A, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is 810 PAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 810 PAU 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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