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JPA 814

1998 MG Ta

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,646 mi
Last recorded6,646 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPA 814
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 6,646 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 6,646 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 6,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 25 Aug 2011 5,257 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 4,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2007 4,072 miles

oil leaking from both rear hubs.

some play in steering but does not meet failure criteria.

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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JPA 814 is a 1998 MG Ta in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JPA 814, 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 28 years old, this MG Ta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JPA 814 registered?

JPA 814 is a 1998 MG Ta, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is JPA 814 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPA 814 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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