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YSU 686

1990 MG A

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,369 mi
Last recorded46,369 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 MG A24,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSU 686
MakeMG
ModelA
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 46,369 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,367 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,365 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 46,365 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,363 miles

movement in o/s and n/s kingpins.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,358 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 46,358 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,349 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 46,349 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,348 miles

Nearside door opening cable adfift

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 46,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside door opening cable adfift

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2007 46,350 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 46,348 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 46,338 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 46,338 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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YSU 686 is a 1990 MG A in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 MG A models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 24,246 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 YSU 686, 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 36 years old, this MG A is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YSU 686 registered?

YSU 686 is a 1990 MG A, first registered on 4 September 1990.

Is YSU 686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSU 686 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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