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878 UXK

2005 MG Mga

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,105 mi
Last recorded52,105 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration878 UXK
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,105 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,698 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 50,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,635 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 48,633 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT NOT OPERATING//HANDBRAKECABLE FOULING EXHAUST PIPE OVER REAR AXLE CARB/S NEED VACUUM UNION/S BLANKED OFF

Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,033 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 48,033 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2006 45,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

some components on the underside of the vehicle could not be fully checked due to a heavy coating of underseal

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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878 UXK is a 2005 MG Mga in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 878 UXK, 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 21 years old, this MG Mga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 878 UXK registered?

878 UXK is a 2005 MG Mga, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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