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ARX 107

1937 MG Ta

Green Petrol 1141cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,318 mi
Last recorded11,318 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1937 MG Ta4,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARX 107
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1937
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,141cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,318 miles

incorrect size bolts have been used on the parking brake mounting along with many other components.

play in the drop arm ball joint.

steering arm is bent.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 11,318 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Centre Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

electrical wires are hanging down from variuos places.

incorrect size bolts have been used on the parking brake mounting along with many other components.

noise coming from the offside front brake.

offside light wires are rubbing on the tyre.

play in the drop arm ball joint.

speedo cable rubbing on exhaust.

steering arm is bent.

How Reliable is the MG Ta?

Based on 868 MOT tests across 164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
222
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing has excessive play 17
Stop lamp not working 15
brake recording little or no effort 13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) 9
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ARX 107 is a 1937 MG Ta in Green with a 1,141cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1937 MG Ta models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 4,614 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 Ta fails its MOT is wheel bearing has excessive play, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARX 107, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Ta typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 89 years old, this MG Ta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARX 107?

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What year was ARX 107 registered?

ARX 107 is a 1937 MG Ta, first registered on 31 August 1937.

Is ARX 107 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARX 107 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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