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BYD 526

1936 MG Ta

Green Petrol 1141cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,461 mi
Last recorded70,461 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1936 MG Ta13,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYD 526
MakeMG
ModelTa
Year1936
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,141cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,461 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,253 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,114 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,939 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,832 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 69,786 miles

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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BYD 526 is a 1936 MG Ta in Green with a 1,141cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1936 MG Ta models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 13,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYD 526, 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 90 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 BYD 526?

You can check the full history of BYD 526 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BYD 526 registered?

BYD 526 is a 1936 MG Ta, first registered on 15 September 1936.

Is BYD 526 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYD 526 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BYD 526 have outstanding finance?

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