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626 XVM

1953 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

749 mi
Last recorded749 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1953 MG Td/tf36,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration626 XVM
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 749 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake slightly weaker than offside

nearside rear hand and foot brake slightly weaker than offside rear

Fail 22 Oct 2020 749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear brake slightly weaker than offside

nearside rear hand and foot brake slightly weaker than offside rear

Pass 26 May 2010 5,609 miles

Oil leak

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

wear in suspension joints

Pass 28 May 2009 4,848 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2009 4,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 4,666 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2007 4,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 4,466 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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626 XVM 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 626 XVM, 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.

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626 XVM is a 1953 MG Td/tf, first registered on 13 May 1953.

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