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VXT 232

1958 MG A

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,060 mi
Last recorded17,060 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2005
Typical for 1958 MG A24,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXT 232
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2005 17,060 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 17,057 miles

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)

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

How Reliable is the MG A?

Based on 15,457 MOT tests across 1,952 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
338
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
1,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 230
brake binding 224
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 222
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 202
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 183
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VXT 232 is a 1958 MG A in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1958 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 24,036 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 A fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VXT 232, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG A typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 68 years old, this MG A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VXT 232?

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What year was VXT 232 registered?

VXT 232 is a 1958 MG A, first registered on 7 November 1958.

Is VXT 232 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VXT 232 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VXT 232 have outstanding finance?

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