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539 UYG

1953 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,599 mi
Last recorded94,599 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1953 MG Td/tf36,144 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration539 UYG
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,599 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 94,583 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 94,555 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 94,555 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,528 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 94,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 94,258 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 94,258 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r spring rear shackle bushes worn

slight play in o/s/f lower trunion

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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539 UYG is a 1953 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1953 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 36,144 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/tf fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 539 UYG, 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 73 years old, this MG Td/tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 539 UYG?

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What year was 539 UYG registered?

539 UYG is a 1953 MG Td/tf, first registered on 4 March 1953.

Is 539 UYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 539 UYG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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