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BSK 849

1990 MG Mga

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

44,324 mi
Last recorded44,324 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 MG Mga17,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 849
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,324 miles

Tyres perished Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 44,324 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyres perished Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,077 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

play in steering rack

wipers poor

Fail 1 Apr 2014 44,077 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

play in steering rack

wipers poor

Pass 11 May 2012 44,068 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight play in nearside front upper trunion

Pass 6 May 2011 43,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight wear/play in steering rack and all front suspension swivel joints

Fail 3 May 2011 43,972 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight wear/play in steering rack and all front suspension swivel joints

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,776 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,776 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2010 43,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,565 miles

Battery insecure

Steering rack worn

Fail 26 Mar 2009 43,565 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Steering rack worn

Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,450 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 43,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in both sides of steering rack.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,074 miles

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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BSK 849 is a 1990 MG Mga in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1990 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 17,204 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 Mga fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSK 849, 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 36 years old, this MG Mga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BSK 849 registered?

BSK 849 is a 1990 MG Mga, first registered on 1 July 1990.

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