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GVS 252

1992 MG Mga

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,262 mi
Last recorded20,262 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 MG Mga17,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVS 252
MakeMG
ModelMga
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,262 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 19,808 miles

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

both rear diff end seals leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,796 miles

Advise front brake imbalance.

advise both rear wheel bearings

advise rear brake balence

Fail 16 Apr 2010 18,790 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise front brake imbalance.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,130 miles

Advise oil leak from O/S/R Axle hubseal.

Advise oil leak from Speedo drive.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 17,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 17,464 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 17,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,136 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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GVS 252 is a 1992 MG Mga in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 MG Mga models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 17,877 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 GVS 252, 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 34 years old, this MG Mga is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GVS 252 registered?

GVS 252 is a 1992 MG Mga, first registered on 21 May 1992.

Is GVS 252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVS 252 shows 9 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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