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CSK 530

1990 MG Td/tf

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

875 mi
Last recorded875 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 MG Td/tf25,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSK 530
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 875 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 875 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2012 96,050 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 94,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gear linkage touching exhaust downpipe advise attention.

n/s rear brake back plate damaged advise attention.

n/s rear spring shackle damaged advise attention.

slight freeplay in steering wheel advise further inspection.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 93,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 93,416 miles

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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CSK 530 is a 1990 MG Td/tf in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 25,102 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 CSK 530, 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 36 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CSK 530?

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What year was CSK 530 registered?

CSK 530 is a 1990 MG Td/tf, first registered on 15 May 1990.

Is CSK 530 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSK 530 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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