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178 UXL

2005 MG Td/tf

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,606 mi
Last recorded4,606 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration178 UXL
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 4,606 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 4,086 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 3,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 3,237 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 2,803 miles

near side and offside front flexible brake hoses slight softness in outer walls adjacent to ferrules

Fail 4 Jul 2008 2,803 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side and offside front flexible brake hoses slight softness in outer walls adjacent to ferrules

Pass 16 Jun 2007 2,076 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 971 miles

How Reliable is the MG Td/tf?

Based on 4,175 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
257
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 110
brake binding 66
brake recording little or no effort 65
Stop lamp not working 57
brake application uneven 52
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178 UXL is a 2005 MG Td/tf in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a MG Td/tf fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 178 UXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td/tf typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 21 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 178 UXL registered?

178 UXL is a 2005 MG Td/tf, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is 178 UXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 178 UXL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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