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51 TD

1951 MG Td

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,636 mi
Last recorded56,636 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1951 MG Td22,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 TD
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1951
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,636 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,567 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 56,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,214 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,163 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 56,163 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the MG Td?

Based on 2,497 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72
brake recording little or no effort 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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51 TD is a 1951 MG Td in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1951 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 22,508 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 Td fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 51 TD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 75 years old, this MG Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 51 TD registered?

51 TD is a 1951 MG Td, first registered on 23 May 1951.

Is 51 TD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51 TD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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