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BCY 223

1986 MG Ta

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,583 mi
Last recorded18,583 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCY 223
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,583 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 17,826 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 16,044 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 13,742 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 13,320 miles

How Reliable is the MG Ta?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
222
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 17
Stop lamp not working 15
brake recording little or no effort 13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) 9
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BCY 223 is a 1986 MG Ta in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a MG Ta fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCY 223, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Ta typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 40 years old, this MG Ta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCY 223 registered?

BCY 223 is a 1986 MG Ta, first registered on 11 February 1986.

Is BCY 223 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCY 223 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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